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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-08pd1439
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May 27, 2008

KSC-08pd1439

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1437
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May 27, 2008

KSC-08pd1437

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1440
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May 27, 2008

KSC-08pd1440

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory being released from the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) held by RMS over OV-104's payload bay
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) held by RMS over OV-104's payload bay

STS037-99-098 (7 April 1991) --- Backdropped against clouds over water, the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) is still in...

JSC
NASA image: NASA’s Fermi Satellite Clocks a ‘Cannonball’ Pulsar
Video
Mar 19, 2019

NASA’s Fermi Satellite Clocks a ‘Cannonball’ Pulsar

Astronomers using NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and the National Science Foundation's Karl G. Jansky Very...

GSFC
NASA image: n/a
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Apr 1, 1991

n/a

This photograph shows the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory (GRO) being deployed by the Remote Manipulator System (RMS)...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
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Jan 1, 1996

Space Science

In this photograph, Dr. Gerald Fishman of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), a principal investigator of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Jan 1, 1991

Space Science

In this photograph, Dr. Gerald Fishman of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), a principal investigator of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Studying Thunderstorms with NASA’s ER-2 Aircraft
Video
Aug 8, 2023

Studying Thunderstorms with NASA’s ER-2 Aircraft

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California collaborated with University of Bergen, Norway to...

AFRC
NASA image: Map of Martian Iron at Mid-Latitudes
Image
Mar 13, 2003

Map of Martian Iron at Mid-Latitudes

This gamma ray spectrometer map from NASA Mars Odyssey of the mid-latitude region of Mars is based on gamma-rays...

JPL
NASA image: STS-37 payload - Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) - on RMS in OV-104's payload bay
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Apr 11, 1991

STS-37 payload - Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) - on RMS in OV-104's payload bay

STS037-99-031 (7 April 1991) --- The Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) is still in the grasp of Atlantis' remote...

JSC
NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) at KSC Payload Hazardous Servicing Fac
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Feb 8, 1990

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) at KSC Payload Hazardous Servicing Fac

S90-36709 (8 Feb 8, 1990) --- Workers at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility are removing the Gamma Ray...

JSC
NASA image: Galactic Haze seen by Planck and Galactic Bubbles seen by Fermi
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Feb 13, 2012

Galactic Haze seen by Planck and Galactic Bubbles seen by Fermi

This all-sky image shows the distribution of the galactic haze seen by ESA Planck mission at microwave frequencies...

JPL
NASA image: STS-37 Mission Specialist Ross in OV-104's payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Mission Specialist Ross in OV-104's payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS037-18-032 (7 April 1991) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, mission specialist, peers into Space Shuttle Atlantis'...

JSC
NASA image: Map of Martian Silicon at Mid-Latitudes
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Mar 13, 2003

Map of Martian Silicon at Mid-Latitudes

This gamma ray spectrometer map of the mid-latitude region of Mars is based on gamma-rays from the element silicon....

JPL
Video
Oct 1, 2004

KSC-04-S-00325

With the approaching launch of NASA's Swift mission, scientists are once again in the hunt for one of astronomy's...

KSC
NASA image: Cross-Section of Icy Soil
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May 28, 2002

Cross-Section of Icy Soil

This diagram shows a possible configuration of ice-rich and dry soil in the upper meter 3 feet of Mars. The ice-rich...

JPL
NASA image: Firefly Beauty Pass
Video
Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Beauty Pass

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-37 Shuttle Crew after Edwards landing
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Nov 4, 1991

STS-37 Shuttle Crew after Edwards landing

The crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis gives the "all's well" thumb's-up sign after leaving the 100-ton orbiter...

AFRC
NASA image: Map of Martian Polar Hydrogen
Image
Mar 13, 2003

Map of Martian Polar Hydrogen

This gamma ray spectrometer map centered on the north pole of Mars is based on gamma-rays from the element hydrogen....

JPL
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Sep 20, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This Atlas/Centaur launch vehicle, carrying the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3, lifted off on September...

MSFC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1970

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This schematic details the third High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3. The HEAO-3's mission was to survey and...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2288
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Nov 8, 2004

KSC-04pd-2288

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-A , Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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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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