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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: Three frequency false-color image of Prince Albert, Canada
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Apr 18, 1994

Three frequency false-color image of Prince Albert, Canada

STS059-S-079 (18 April 1994) --- This is a false-color, three frequency image of Prince Albert, Canada, centered at...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The turbulent weather common to a Florida afternoon in the summer subsides into a serene canopy of cornflower blue, and a manmade "bird" takes flight. The Space Shuttle Discovery soars skyward from Launch Pad 39B on Mission STS-64 at 6:22:35 p.m. EDT, Sept. 9. On board are a crew of six: Commander Richard N. Richards; Pilot L. Blaine Hammond Jr.; and Mission Specialists Mark C. Lee, Carl J. Meade, Susan J. Helms and Dr. J.M. Linenger. Payloads for the flight include the Lidar In-Space Technology Experiment (LITE), the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy-201 (SPARTAN-201) and the Robot Operated Material Processing System (ROMPS). Mission Specialists Lee and Meade also are scheduled to perform an extravehicular activity during the 64th Shuttle mission.
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Sep 9, 1994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The turbulent weather common to a Florida afternoon in the summer subsides into a serene canopy of cornflower blue, and a manmade "bird" takes flight. The Space Shuttle Discovery soars skyward from Launch Pad 39B on Mission STS-64 at 6:22:35 p.m. EDT, Sept. 9. On board are a crew of six: Commander Richard N. Richards; Pilot L. Blaine Hammond Jr.; and Mission Specialists Mark C. Lee, Carl J. Meade, Susan J. Helms and Dr. J.M. Linenger. Payloads for the flight include the Lidar In-Space Technology Experiment (LITE), the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy-201 (SPARTAN-201) and the Robot Operated Material Processing System (ROMPS). Mission Specialists Lee and Meade also are scheduled to perform an extravehicular activity during the 64th Shuttle mission.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The turbulent weather common to a Florida afternoon in the summer subsides into a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2026
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Dec 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers move the SORCE satellite back under the protective canopy for mating to the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2023
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Dec 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers move the SORCE satellite from underneath a canopy during its transfer to a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1908
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Feb 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Florida scrub jay perches on a branch in a wooded area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1911
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Feb 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Close-up of a Florida scrub jay in the woods near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. As...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2166
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Jul 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Deborah Coombs,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1910
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Feb 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida scrub jays scan their territory from a bush at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Evaporation and Transpiration
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Mar 8, 2012

Evaporation and Transpiration

Much of the water that soaks into the soil from irrigation or rain ultimately returns the the atmosphere as water...

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NASA image: Dr. Christopher Kraft looks over packaged "parasol" in bldg 10
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May 23, 1973

Dr. Christopher Kraft looks over packaged "parasol" in bldg 10

S73-26394 (23 May 1973) --- Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. (left), JSC Director, and George A. Post, JSC Crew Systems...

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NASA image: Deployment of "Parasol" solar shield
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May 26, 1973

Deployment of "Parasol" solar shield

S73-26773 (26 May 1973) --- The deployment of the ?parasol? solar shield, a sunshade to help cool the overheated...

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NASA image: Large Parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory
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Apr 22, 2009

Large Parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory

The parachute for NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission opens to a diameter of nearly 16 meters 51 feet. This image...

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NASA image: M2-F1 ejection seat test at South Edwards
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Mar 15, 1963

M2-F1 ejection seat test at South Edwards

The M2-F1 was fitted with an ejection seat before the airtow flights began. The project selected the seat used in...

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NASA image: Uele River, Cleared Pasture Lands, Zaire, Africa
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May 16, 1992

Uele River, Cleared Pasture Lands, Zaire, Africa

STS049-91-079 (7 - 16 May 1992) --- This 70mm frame, photographed from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2165
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Jul 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Deborah Coombs,...

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NASA image: EC97-44354-1
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Dec 16, 1997

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The F-16XL #1 (NASA 849) takes off for the first flight of the Digital Flight Control System (DFCS) on December 16,...

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NASA image: MAF_20200903_Gate 7-6
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Sep 3, 2020

MAF_20200903_Gate 7-6

The main gate (Gate 7) of the Michoud Assembly Facility has been demolished and replaced following the tornado that...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3561
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Aug 15, 2013

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, Calif. - Simulation technicians Brent Bieber, left, and Dennis Pitts install a...

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NASA image: Falcon Reservoir, Brownsville, TX, USA
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Aug 11, 1991

Falcon Reservoir, Brownsville, TX, USA

STS043-151-043 (8 August 1991) --- The Rio Grande extends across the center of this photograph from Falcon Reservoir...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1530
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dawn creeps over the horizon revealing canopies going up for some of the media in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1909
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Feb 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida scrub jays scan their territory from a bush at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3741
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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: ASCAN Helms sits in T-38A cockpit and prepares for Ellington Field training
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Aug 13, 1990

ASCAN Helms sits in T-38A cockpit and prepares for Ellington Field training

S90-45809 (July 1990) --- Susan J. Helms, one of the 23 astronaut candidates who began a year's training and...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culberston, smiling and wearing his helmet with breathing apparatus attached, sits in T-38A...

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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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