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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: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Luke Idziak, left, and Kwabena Boateng, in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC),...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Marcus Murbach, left, and Kyeong Ja Kim, in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC),...

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NASA image: Evolution of the P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Gang
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May 2, 1998

Evolution of the P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Gang

This series of eight NASA Hubble Space Telescope "snapshots" shows the evolution of the P-Q complex, also called the...

NASA image: KSC-04pd-2546
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Dec 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a Ball Aerospace technician helps...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc345
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Mar 9, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-90 Neurolab payload and two of the four Getaway Specials (GAS) await payload...

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NASA image: Space Science
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May 1, 1991

Space Science

Red and Green colors predominate in this view of the Aurora Australis photographed from the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Aurora Australis as seen from STS-62

STS062-58-025 (4-18 March) --- This photo shows the aurora australis or souther lights. The multi-hued shafts of...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1885
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Dec 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Commander Rick Husband works with an experiment...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx sample canister with lid open
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Sep 26, 2023

OSIRIS-REx sample canister with lid open

A view of the OSIRIS-REx sample canister with the lid removed, revealing the Touch and Go Sample Acquisition...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2548
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Dec 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the flight battery has been...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2547
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Dec 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the flight battery has been...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2543
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Dec 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Ball Aerospace technicians prepare the Deep Impact flyby spacecraft for installation of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2545
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Dec 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Ball Aerospace technicians at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., attach...

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NASA image: Orbiting Asteroid Psyche (Illustration)
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Dec 20, 2021

Orbiting Asteroid Psyche (Illustration)

This illustration shows how NASA's Psyche spacecraft will explore the asteroid Psyche, beginning with Orbit A when...

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NASA image: Evolution in slow motion
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Sep 14, 2015

Evolution in slow motion

It is known today that merging galaxies play a large role in the evolution of galaxies and the formation of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2542
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Dec 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Ball Aerospace technicians check the flight battery for the Deep Impact flyby...

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NASA image: Earthquake in Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan
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Oct 27, 2015

Earthquake in Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan

On Oct. 26, 2015, NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image of northeastern Afghanistan where a magnitude 7.5...

JPL
NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 1, 2001

Space Science

Auroras are caused when high-energy electrons pour down from the Earth's magnetosphere and collide with atoms. Red...

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NASA image: Two become one
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Dec 28, 2015

Two become one

This image, taken with the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 on board the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, shows the...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1885
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Dec 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Commander Rick Husband works with an experiment...

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NASA image: Psyche's Imager in Progress
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Oct 4, 2021

Psyche's Imager in Progress

This photo shows Psyche's multispectral imager, in the process of assembly and testing on Sept. 13, 2021, at Malin...

JPL
NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Marcus Murbach, left, Daphne Dao and Alejandro Salas, seated, Kwabena Boateng, and Justin...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2541
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Dec 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The flight battery for the Deep Impact flyby spacecraft awaits installation at...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Heather Smith, left, Justin Pane, Daphne Dao and Alejandro Salas, seated, Kyeong Ja Kim, Luke...

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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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