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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-2009-1420
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Jan 29, 2009

KSC-2009-1420

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The yellow framework seen here is the lifting fixture nicknamed the "Birdcage" that will have...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1421
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Jan 29, 2009

KSC-2009-1421

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The lifting fixture nicknamed the "Birdcage" is lifted by a crane to test the load...

KSC
NASA image: De Winne in Node 1
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Jun 5, 2009

De Winne in Node 1

ISS020-E-007116 (5 June 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Thirsk on ARED
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Jun 5, 2009

Thirsk on ARED

ISS020-E-007089 (5 June 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: jsc2025e064333
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May 31, 2024

jsc2025e064333

jsc2025e064333 (5/31/2024) --- Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image graphs and elemental mappings of the samples...

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NASA image: Thirsk on ARED
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Jun 5, 2009

Thirsk on ARED

ISS020-E-007087 (5 June 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: De Winne with ARED in Node 1
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Jun 5, 2009

De Winne with ARED in Node 1

ISS020-E-007128 (5 June 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Furukawa using ARED in Node 2
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Nov 5, 2011

Furukawa using ARED in Node 2

ISS029-E-039869 (5 Nov. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1402
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1402

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, hardware that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1404
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1404

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, hardware that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1406
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1406

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, hardware that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1399
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1399

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-5 aircraft arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1400
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1400

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside a C-5 aircraft, hardware that will be used in the launch of the Ares I-X rocket is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1407
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1407

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, hardware that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1401
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1401

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, hardware that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1405
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1405

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, hardware that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1403
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1403

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, hardware that will...

KSC
NASA image: Ares Vallis - False Color
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May 28, 2021

Ares Vallis - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

JPL
NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e036350
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May 17, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e036350

Ben Feist, software engineer on the Extravehicular Activity Mission System Software (EMSS) team, uses the suite of...

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NASA image: Margaritifer Terra - False Color
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Jun 10, 2021

Margaritifer Terra - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

JPL
NASA image: Giant Sunspot Erupts with 4th Substantial Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Giant Sunspot Erupts with 4th Substantial Flare

The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 5:40 p.m. EDT on Oct. 24, 2014. The flare erupted from a...

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NASA image: Syrtis Major Planum - False Color
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Apr 8, 2019

Syrtis Major Planum - False Color

Today's VIS image is located in Aram Chaos. Aram Chaos was initially formed by a large impact. Over time the crater...

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NASA image: Aram Chaos - False Color
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May 27, 2021

Aram Chaos - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Near the River - False Color
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Mar 1, 2019

Near the River - False Color

This false color image contains several channel features. Towards the top of the image are several stream-lined...

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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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