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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-05pd-0652
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Jan 13, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the container holding the National...

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NASA image: Oil Slick, Arabian Sea, Oman
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Apr 2, 1992

Oil Slick, Arabian Sea, Oman

In this sunglint view of the Arabian Seacoast of Oman (19.0N, 59.0E) an oil slick is highlighted on the water's...

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NASA image: Watching for the Next El Niño
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Aug 22, 2002

Watching for the Next El Niño

This Topex/Poseidon image of sea-surface heights was taken during a 10-day collection cycle ending August 7, 2002....

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NASA image: SWOT's Detailed View of Global Sea Level
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Oct 30, 2023

SWOT's Detailed View of Global Sea Level

This animation shows global sea level data collected by the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0685
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Jan 17, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The logo of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is affixed to...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Jan 1, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-51456 (2003) --- Marias Islands, Mexico is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition Six...

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NASA image: Pack ice along the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Pack ice along the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia as seen from STS-60

STS060-73-038 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- Pack ice is documented in this photograph along the coast of the Kamchatka...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 19, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-711-012 (19-29 May 1996) --- One of several volcanic-laden photo targets for the crew members was the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 15, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-162344 (15 March 2012) --- Ice floes along the Kamchatka coastline are featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1824
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a veterinarian and representatives from the...

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NASA image: Southern Africa as seen from STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour
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Dec 9, 1993

Southern Africa as seen from STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour

STS061-106-091 (December 1993) --- The entire southern tip of Africa is shown in this high altitude 50mm photograph....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1823
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and representatives from the Hubbs/Sea World...

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NASA image: ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 8
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Sep 13, 2016

ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 8

Southern Africa produces almost a third of the world’s vegetative burning, which sends smoke particles up into the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0641
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Dec 17, 2004

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the two...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6875
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., workers uncrate NASA's newly...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0697
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Jan 20, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the NASA spacecraft processing hangar 1610 located on North Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6874
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., workers lift the...

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NASA image: ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 7
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Sep 13, 2016

ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 7

Southern Africa produces almost a third of the world’s vegetative burning, which sends smoke particles up into the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6877
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., workers prepare to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0696
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Jan 20, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the NASA spacecraft processing hangar 1610 located on North Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0654
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Jan 13, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The first stage of a Boeing Delta 2 rocket arrives at the launch service tower...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6803
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Dec 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, dense fog moving ashore from the Atlantic Ocean...

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NASA image: ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 4
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Sep 13, 2016

ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 4

Southern Africa produces almost a third of the world’s vegetative burning, which sends smoke particles up into the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0643
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Dec 17, 2004

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, one of the...

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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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