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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: KSC-2011-1465
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Mar 1, 2010

KSC-2011-1465

STS134-S-001 (March 2010) --- The design of the STS-134 crew patch highlights research on the International Space...

KSC
NASA image: Sweeping Arches and Loops [video]
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Sweeping Arches and Loops [video]

Two active regions with their intense magnetic fields produced towering arches and spiraling coils of solar loops...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1686
Image
Apr 30, 2008

KSC-08pd1686

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Building 1555, workers check the fit of the wing on the Pegasus XL launch...

KSC
NASA image: Sweeping Arches and Loops
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Sweeping Arches and Loops

Two active regions with their intense magnetic fields produced towering arches and spiraling coils of solar loops...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1676
Image
Apr 28, 2008

KSC-08pd1676

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Building 1555, the wings of the Pegasus XL launch vehicle are checked for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2506
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Aug 7, 2008

KSC-08pd2506

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the NASA's Interstellar Boundary...

KSC
NASA image: Firefly Beauty Pass
Video
Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Beauty Pass

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1869
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Jun 24, 2008

KSC-08pd1869

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers in Building 1555 at Vandenberg AFB maneuver the wing into place on the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2418
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Aug 5, 2008

KSC-08pd2418

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Star-27 kick motor and nozzle...

KSC
NASA image: EMIT Loaded Into SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Before Transport
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May 12, 2022

EMIT Loaded Into SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Before Transport

The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission instrument (right) sits in the "trunk" that will...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7039
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Aug 26, 1989

ARC-1989-A89-7039

P-34712 Range: 1.1 million kilometers (683,000 miles) This wide-angle Voyager 2 image, taken through the camera's...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1681
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Apr 30, 2008

KSC-08pd1681

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Building 1555, workers check equipment on the Pegasus XL launch vehicle. The...

KSC
NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CeREs
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Apr 10, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CeREs

The CubeSat CeREs — short for Compact Radiation Belt Explorer. Its final destination: Earth’s radiation belts. Our...

KSC
NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CeREs
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Apr 10, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CeREs

The CubeSat CeREs — short for Compact Radiation Belt Explorer. Its final destination: Earth’s radiation belts. Our...

KSC
NASA image: STS_134_patch_OL
Image
Mar 9, 2010

STS_134_patch_OL

STS134-S-001 (March 2010) --- The design of the STS-134 crew patch highlights research on the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: Radiation Generated in Electric Fields Over Thunderstorms
Video
Sep 17, 2010

Radiation Generated in Electric Fields Over Thunderstorms

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1674
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Apr 23, 2008

KSC-08pd1674

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Segments of the Pegasus XL launch vehicle are moved into Building 1555. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2405
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Jul 30, 2008

KSC-08pd2405

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an overhead crane is ready to lift...

KSC
NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Dec 8, 2017

Eiffel Tower Plume

A single plume of plasma, many times taller than the diameter of Earth, rose up from the Sun, twisted and spun...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2411
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Jul 30, 2008

KSC-08pd2411

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians help guide NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2510
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Aug 13, 2008

KSC-08pd2510

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Interstellar Boundary...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1680
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Apr 30, 2008

KSC-08pd1680

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Building 1555, workers secure the fillet into place on the Pegasus XL launch...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
Image
Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Apr 1, 2002

Space Science

Using the Solar Vector Magnetograph, a solar observation facility at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC),...

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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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