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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: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2644
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2644

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An osprey takes advantage of a break in rain and perches on a pole near the Press Site at...

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NASA image: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2584
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2584

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an ominous thunderstorm cloud hovers over the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 27, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-081424 (27 July 2014) --- From an altitude of 223 nautical miles, one of the Expedition 40 crew members...

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NASA image: Lightning strikes over the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore
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Jun 15, 2025

Lightning strikes over the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore

iss073e0300048 (June 15, 2025) --- Lightning (top center) is captured striking and illuminating the clouds during a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2640
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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, dark clouds hover over the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2643
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2643

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rain soaked Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where space shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 1, 2025

Earth Observation

iss073e0532039 (July 1, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured this image of lightning orbiting aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-83p-0240
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Aug 30, 1983

KSC-83p-0240

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A powerful electrical storm created an eerie tapestry of light in the skies near Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 21, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-022863 (21 July 2013) --- One of the crew members aboard the International Space Station photographed this...

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NASA image: GOES-S Liftoff
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Mar 1, 2018

GOES-S Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2642
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2642

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rain pounds Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2815
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Jun 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An ominous storm cloud hovers over Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Series of Wildfires in Northern California Continue Blazing
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Dec 8, 2017

Series of Wildfires in Northern California Continue Blazing

California has been hit hard the past few weeks with storms. Storms bring lightning and lightning strikes cause...

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NASA image: GOES-S Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Jim Roberts, a scientist with the Earth System Research...

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NASA image: GOES-S NASA Social
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Feb 28, 2018

GOES-S NASA Social

Gabriel Rodriguez-Mena, a United Launch Alliance systems test engineer, speaks to members of social media in the...

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NASA image: GOES-S NASA Social
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Feb 28, 2018

GOES-S NASA Social

Jason Townsend, NASA's social media manager, speaks to members of social media in the Kennedy Space Center’s Press...

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NASA image: GOES-S Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, George Morrow, deputy director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0078
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Jan 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Railroad cars sit on a track that runs past the launch pad on Complex 41 (background)...

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NASA image: GOES-S Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Dan Lindsey, GOES-R senior scientific advisor for NOAA, speaks...

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NASA image: GOES-S Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Louis Uccellini, director of the National Weather Service for...

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NASA image: GOES-S Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Jim Roberts, a scientist with the Earth System Research...

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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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