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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 Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

Eric Hooks, Deputy Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), speaks before the ribbon cutting...

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NASA image: State of NASA Live Address
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Mar 28, 2022

State of NASA Live Address

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro addresses attendees before NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers the...

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NASA image: ALTEA Silicon Detector Kit
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Sep 4, 2009

ALTEA Silicon Detector Kit

S128-E-007282 (4 Sept. 2009) --- Onboard the International Space Station since July, astronaut Tim Kopra is pictured...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00183
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Great. Irvin for Rochester wants to know, are there physical or psychological tests that must be passed...

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NASA image: Dongting Lake, China
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Sep 15, 2002

Dongting Lake, China

These images show dramatic change in the water at Dongting Lake in Hunan province, China. A flood crest surged down...

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NASA image: A New Forecast Model Predicts Arctic Sea Ice Extent
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Mar 2, 2017

A New Forecast Model Predicts Arctic Sea Ice Extent

Arctic sea ice extent ebbs and flows with the seasons. During the summer months, the ice melts and the edge recedes...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2051
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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite, or ICESat, undergoes final processing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0248
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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the upper level of the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2052
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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite, or ICESat, undergoes final processing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0247
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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the upper level of the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan, Ecological Test Site
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan, Ecological Test Site

This is an X-band image of seasonal changes at the ecological test site of Raco, Michigan, located south of...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00180
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Daniel from New Plymouth asks what do the astronauts do in the last five days before launch? MS. HIRE:...

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NASA image: Recent Gullies in Equatorial Valles Marineris
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Apr 29, 2022

Recent Gullies in Equatorial Valles Marineris

Although actively-forming gullies are common in the middle latitudes of Mars, there are also pristine-looking...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1884
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Dec 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Mars Polar Lander is suspended from a crane in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0782
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Gravity Probe B spacecraft is in NASA’s Payload Processing Facility 1610 on North...

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NASA image: Sarcolab-3 Experiment
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Nov 29, 2016

Sarcolab-3 Experiment

iss050e012767 (11/29/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet and Cosmonaut Sergei Ryzhikov during the...

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NASA image: View of ISS during rendezvous and docking maneuvers
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Oct 11, 2000

View of ISS during rendezvous and docking maneuvers

STS092-405-013 (11-24 October 2000) --- Not long before the link-up of the Space Shuttle Discovery and the...

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NASA image: ICESCAPE Mission
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Jul 8, 2010

ICESCAPE Mission

Scientists and Coast Guard swimmers test the integrity a melt pond on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea on July 9, 2010,...

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NASA image: Marshall is Powering the Future of Space Exploration
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Mar 11, 2022

Marshall is Powering the Future of Space Exploration

Welcome to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Going to space, working in space, and traveling in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0781
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Gravity Probe B spacecraft is in NASA’s Payload Processing Facility 1610 on North...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows the Rotating Litter Chair, a major component of Skylab's Human Vestibular Function...

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NASA image: Mars Atmosphere Density Model
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Apr 5, 2022

Mars Atmosphere Density Model

Models for the seasonal variation in atmospheric density on Mars between summer (low density) and winter (higher...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0342
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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician watches as the External Tank (ET) designated to fly on Return to Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0783
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup of the top of the Gravity Probe B spacecraft in NASA’s Payload Processing...

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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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