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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: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Director Brad Flick smiles as members of the DC-8 team gather and exchange...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Apr 8, 2010

Earth Observations

S131-E-008457 (8 April 2010) --- With the European Space Agency's Columbus module in the foreground, one of the...

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NASA image: 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Partial Solar Eclipse

People are seen viewing the partial solar eclipse from NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA, Monday, April 8,...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 24, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The STS-31 crew launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990 at 8:33:51am (EDT). Included in the...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS031-S-064 (24 April 1990) --- A horizontal view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-132 crew during ingress/egress training
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Apr 8, 2010

STS-132 crew during ingress/egress training

JSC2010-E-052003 (8 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Piers Sellers, STS-132 mission specialist, attired in a training...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0631
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Apr 24, 1990

KSC-90pc-0631

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery soars into the morning skies above Florida, carying a crew...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse through protective glasses in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8,...

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NASA image: Dune Restoration - October 2018
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Oct 8, 2018

Dune Restoration - October 2018

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct....

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission
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Aug 12, 2016

Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission

STS083-747-088 (4-8 April 1997)--- Mayon Volcano with a Plume, Luzon, the Philippines Mayon has the classic conical...

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NASA image: STS-6 MOCR activities during day 5
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Apr 9, 1983

STS-6 MOCR activities during day 5

S83-30193 (8 April 1983) --- Vice President George Bush, left, is briefed by JSC Director Gerald D. Griffin, right,...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

A total solar eclipse is seen from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana....

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NASA image: Space Symposium - JAXA Bi-lateral Meeting
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Apr 8, 2019

Space Symposium - JAXA Bi-lateral Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President, Hiroshi...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, is seen during a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of...

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NASA image: NASA Solar Eclipse Media Briefing
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Mar 26, 2024

NASA Solar Eclipse Media Briefing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse, Tuesday, March...

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NASA image: Pilot Still makes notes on aft flight deck
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Aug 12, 2016

Pilot Still makes notes on aft flight deck

STS083-317-009 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut Susan L. Still, pilot, goes over a checklist at the control panel on...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

A total solar eclipse is seen from NASA's Glenn Research Center, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. A total...

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NASA image: Dune Restoration - October 2018
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Oct 8, 2018

Dune Restoration - October 2018

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct....

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NASA image: LDCM Long Swath: 4min
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May 15, 2013

LDCM Long Swath: 4min

Highlights of animation of Landsat data collected in one continuous pass over Europe, the Middle East, and Africa,...

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NASA image: DCE - PS Linteris in front of rack
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Aug 12, 2016

DCE - PS Linteris in front of rack

STS083-312-017 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Gregory T. Linteris sets up a 35mm camera, one of three...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Attendees at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway view an RS-25 engine ahead of the total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8,...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 22, 2024

NASA's DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April...

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NASA image: Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia
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Aug 12, 2016

Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia

STS083-410-008 (4-8 April 1997) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this time-exposed image of Comet Hale-Bopp at...

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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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