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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: KSC00pp0891
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Jun 19, 2000

KSC00pp0891

At KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft approaches the runway to calibrate...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0890
Image
Jun 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0890

A specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft flies over KSC during a calibration test of field mills used to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0886
Image
Jun 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0886

In a hangar at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Cessna Citation aircraft has been fitted on the wings with...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0889
Image
Jun 19, 2000

KSC00pp0889

At KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft flies over the runway to calibrate...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0891
Image
Jun 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0891

At KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft approaches the runway to calibrate...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0889
Image
Jun 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0889

At KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft flies over the runway to calibrate...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0886
Image
Jun 19, 2000

KSC00pp0886

In a hangar at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Cessna Citation aircraft has been fitted on the wings with...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0890
Image
Jun 19, 2000

KSC00pp0890

A specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft flies over KSC during a calibration test of field mills used to...

KSC
NASA image: Radiation Generated in Electric Fields Over Thunderstorms
Video
Sep 17, 2010

Radiation Generated in Electric Fields Over Thunderstorms

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

GSFC
NASA image: Firefly in Orbit
Video
Sep 17, 2010

Firefly in Orbit

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

GSFC
NASA image: Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts
Video
Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts

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

GSFC
NASA image: Firefly Deployment
Video
Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Deployment

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

GSFC
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: SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing

Speaking to members of the media in the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Dr. Michael Freilich of the...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jul 1, 2025

Earth Observation

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

JSC
NASA image: NanoRacks-Argus-02
Image
Sep 27, 2019

NanoRacks-Argus-02

jsc2019e056550 (9/27/2019) --- Preflight view of Argus-02 awaiting integration at the NanoRacks facility. Argus-02...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-4051
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Nov 18, 2013

KSC-2013-4051

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off past the lightning masts on Space Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3965
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Nov 16, 2013

KSC-2013-3965

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1759
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Feb 11, 2010

KSC-2010-1759

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off between the towers of the lightning...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0071
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Jan 16, 2006

KSC-06pd0071

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the backdrop of blue sky and blue water of the Atlantic Ocean, the Atlas V...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0069
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Jan 16, 2006

KSC-06pd0069

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas V expendable launch...

KSC
NASA image: Yellowstone Burn Recovery Timelapse
Video
Sep 12, 2018

Yellowstone Burn Recovery Timelapse

A combination of lightning, drought and human activity caused fires to scorch more than one-third of Yellowstone...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0077
Image
Jan 17, 2006

KSC-06pd0077

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Atlas V rocket with the New Horizons spacecraft on top sits waiting on the launch...

KSC
NASA image: Yellowstone Burn Recovery
Video
Sep 12, 2018

Yellowstone Burn Recovery

A combination of lightning, drought and human activity caused fires to scorch more than one-third of Yellowstone...

GSFC
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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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