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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Dawn: On its Way to Low Orbit
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May 31, 2018

Dawn: On its Way to Low Orbit

On the way to its lowest-ever and final orbit, NASA's Dawn spacecraft is observing Ceres and returning new...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6355
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6355

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Tropical vegetation frames this view of space shuttle Atlantis as it launches from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru
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Nov 8, 2023

SWOT Monitors El Niño off Peru

The illustration above shows sea levels off the coasts of Peru and Ecuador on Aug. 12, 2023, and Oct. 3, 2023. The...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98pc562
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May 3, 1998

KSC-98pc562

The orbiter Columbia approaches touchdown on Runway 33 of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the nearly...

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NASA image: Overview of the Impact Region
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Apr 29, 2015

Overview of the Impact Region

On April 30th, this region of Mercury's surface will have a new crater! Traveling at 3.91 kilometers per second...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Return and De-Servicing
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Jan 6, 2023

Artemis I Orion Return and De-Servicing

A view from above shows NASA’s Artemis I Orion capsule secured on a platform inside the Multi-Payload Processing...

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NASA image: Amazing Hi-Def CME
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Dec 8, 2017

Amazing Hi-Def CME

A beautiful prominence eruption shot off the east limb (left side) of the sun on Monday, April 16, 2012. Such...

GSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

MSFC
NASA image: PIA22428
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Jul 15, 2018

PIA22428

Tumultuous tempests in Jupiter's northern hemisphere are seen in this portrait taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft. Like...

JPL
NASA image: STS-116 Landing
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Dec 22, 2006

STS-116 Landing

STS116-S-062 (22 Dec. 2006) --- A low angle view shows Discovery approaching Runway 15 at NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-73 launch views
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Oct 20, 1995

STS-73 launch views

STS073-S-027 (20 October 1995) --- A 35mm camera captured this low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it...

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NASA image: Simulated View of Thermal Emissions from Europa
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Oct 11, 2024

Simulated View of Thermal Emissions from Europa

This image is a simulation of how NASA's Europa Clipper will understand which areas of the Jovian moon Europa are...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-3624
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3624

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Joe Dowdy, special operations manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, talks to a crowd of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2869
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Dec 22, 2006

KSC-06pd2869

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky says a few words for the NASA Television viewing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3621
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3621

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana talks to a crowd of spectators gathered at the...

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NASA image: Flagstaff, Arizona seen in Earth Resources Experiments package
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Feb 1, 1974

Flagstaff, Arizona seen in Earth Resources Experiments package

SL4-93-067 (16 Nov. 1973-8 Feb. 1974) --- A spectacular winter view of the Flagstaff, Arizona area is seen in this...

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NASA image: Landsat sensors: pushbroom vs whiskbroom: Landsat 8
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Oct 31, 2017

Landsat sensors: pushbroom vs whiskbroom: Landsat 8

Landsat collects images in long narrow strips called “swaths.” Each swath is 185 kilometers (115 miles) wide and is...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3623
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3623

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, left and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana talk to a...

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NASA image: Details of MESSENGER Impact Location
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Apr 29, 2015

Details of MESSENGER Impact Location

These graphics show the current best prediction of the location and time of NASA MESSENGER impact on Mercury...

JPL
NASA image: Amazing Hi-Def CME
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Dec 8, 2017

Amazing Hi-Def CME

A beautiful prominence eruption shot off the east limb (left side) of the sun on Monday, April 16, 2012. Such...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Jan 11, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-022772 (11 Jan. 2008) --- Perth, Australia is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 16...

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NASA image: STS-73 launch views
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Oct 20, 1995

STS-73 launch views

STS073-S-029 (20 October 1995) --- A stationary 70mm camera captured this wide view of the Space Shuttle Columbia as...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher are in view in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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