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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-04pd1841
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Sep 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Martin Wilson (second from right), manager of Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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NASA image: Data Recording Room in the 10-by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Apr 23, 1973

Data Recording Room in the 10-by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

The test data recording equipment located in the office building of the 10-by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1852
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Sep 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking at damage on the second floor of the hurricane-ravaged Thermal Protection...

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NASA image: Here Looking at You, Tethys
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Jan 23, 2017

Here Looking at You, Tethys

Tethys, one of Saturn's larger icy moons, vaguely resembles an eyeball staring off into space in this view from...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0405
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - - Inside the gantry on the SLC-2 launch pad, workers check the fitting on the second stage...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0404
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - Inside the gantry on the SLC-2 launch pad, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0399
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The second stage of the Delta II rocket is ready to be raised to vertical for its lift up...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0406
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - On the SLC-2 launch pad, the first half of the Delta II fairing for the Aqua-EOS satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0402
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB,CALIF. - The gantry (left) on SLC-2 moves toward the first stage of the Delta II rocket, for mating...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 24, 1966

Microgravity

Lunar Orbiter 2 oblique northward view towards Copernicus crater on the Moon shows crater wall slumping caused by...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0407
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - On the SLC-2 launch pad, the first half of the Delta II fairing for the Aqua-EOS satellite...

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NASA image: Gale Crater Surface Materials
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Jun 19, 2015

Gale Crater Surface Materials

Gale Crater, home to NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, shows a new face in this mosaic image made using data from the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0395
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The partially assembled Delta II rocket (right) and the gantry (left) wait for the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0400
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - Workers on the launch pad ready the second stage of the Delta II rocket for its lift up the...

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NASA image: Sites with Seasonal Streaks on Slopes in Mars Canyons
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Jul 7, 2016

Sites with Seasonal Streaks on Slopes in Mars Canyons

Blue dots on this map indicate sites of recurring slope lineae (RSL) in part of the Valles Marineris canyon network...

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NASA image: Pan Revealed
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Mar 16, 2017

Pan Revealed

These two images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft show how the spacecraft's perspective changed as it passed within...

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NASA image: SWOT in Orbit (Illustration)
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Dec 12, 2022

SWOT in Orbit (Illustration)

The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite is shown in orbit over Earth in this...

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NASA image: A Remarkable World
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Jul 3, 2015

A Remarkable World

This image of Pluto and its big moon Charon was taken by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft at 04:15 (UTC) on July 1,...

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NASA image: SWOT KaRIn Antenna Test
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Dec 12, 2022

SWOT KaRIn Antenna Test

Members of the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission test one of the antennas for the...

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NASA image: NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage
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Oct 5, 2016

NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage

A NASA-funded program provided valuable information for responders and groups supporting the recovery efforts for...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00376
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Nov 24, 2004

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From touch down after a mission -- through processing for the next flight -- to liftoff again -- NASA's Space...

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NASA image: Hubble's View of the Polar Ring of Arp 230
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's View of the Polar Ring of Arp 230

This Picture of the Week shows Arp 230, also known as IC 51, observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Arp...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00098
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Apr 14, 2004

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Why Vandenberg? Vandenberg Air Force Base is home to NASA's west coast launch facility. Located along California's...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma
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Sep 29, 2017

Investigating Mars: Coprates Chasma

Coprates Chasma is one of the numerous canyons that make up Valles Marineris. The chasma stretches for 960 km (600...

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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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