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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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Jul 10, 2024

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jsc2024e044216 (7/10/2024) --- Top view of spreading flame in ground-based test for the Solid Fuel Ignition and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1629
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Aug 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The top of the Boeing Delta II rocket with its MESSENGER spacecraft on top breaks...

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NASA image: Thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean as seen from STS-64
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Sep 18, 1994

Thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean as seen from STS-64

STS064-83-099 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Multiple thunderstorm cells leading to Earth's atmosphere were photographed on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2004
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls up the ramp to Launch Pad 39B atop the...

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NASA image: MISR Captures Hurricane Michael Near Florida Panhandle
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Oct 10, 2018

MISR Captures Hurricane Michael Near Florida Panhandle

MISR carries nine cameras fixed at different angles, each of which viewed Michael over the course of approximately...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00071
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Mar 23, 2005

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How do the Solid Rocket Boosters work? The Solid Rocket Boosters are the most powerful part of the Space Shuttle. At...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1626
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Aug 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The tip of the Boeing Delta II rocket with its MESSENGER spacecraft on top breaks...

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NASA image: Orion recovery testing
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion recovery testing

Members of the Orion recovery team work to retrieve a test version of Orion's forward bay cover, a protective shell...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference
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Jan 17, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference

Mike McAleenan, launch weather officer with the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron, participates in a briefing at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2791
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – Cranes and other equipment wait as NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft and space shuttle Enterprise are moved...

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NASA image: Sunrise view taken by the STS-109 crew
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Mar 10, 2002

Sunrise view taken by the STS-109 crew

STS109-345-032 (1-12 March 2002) --- One of the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia photographed this...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference
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Jan 17, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference

Kathy Lueders, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, participates in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2788
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – Cranes and other equipment wait as NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft and space shuttle Enterprise are moved...

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NASA image: Distant views of Hubble over Earth Limb after redeploy
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Mar 14, 2002

Distant views of Hubble over Earth Limb after redeploy

STS109-729-072 (9 March 2002) --- Looking westward, one of the STS-109 crew members photographed the newly serviced...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2789
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – Cranes and other equipment wait as NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft and space shuttle Enterprise are moved...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Rollout
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Dec 2, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Rollout

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the company’s upgraded version of the Dragon spacecraft, stands vertical at...

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NASA image: The first rays of an orbital sunrise breakthrough illuminating Earth's atmosphere
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Oct 1, 2024

The first rays of an orbital sunrise breakthrough illuminating Earth's atmosphere

iss072e010164 (Oct. 1, 2024) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise breakthrough illuminating Earth's atmosphere...

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NASA image: The Floating Potential Probe (FPP) taken during the third EVA of STS-97
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Dec 7, 2000

The Floating Potential Probe (FPP) taken during the third EVA of STS-97

STS097-376-029 (7 December 2000) --- Space walking Endeavour astronauts topped off their scheduled space walk...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2792
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – Cranes and other equipment wait as NASA's shuttle carrier aircraft and space shuttle Enterprise are moved...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Rollout
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Dec 2, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Rollout

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the company’s upgraded version of the Dragon spacecraft, stands vertical at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3448
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, is fitted with struts on top...

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NASA image: iss071e077732
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May 15, 2024

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iss071e077732 (May 15, 2024) --- (From bottom to top) The Soyuz MS-25 crew ship is pictured docked to the Prichal...

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NASA image: iss064e006316
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Nov 21, 2020

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iss064e006316 (Nov. 21, 2020) --- Earth's limb, or horizon, is pictured from the International Space Station as it...

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NASA image: iss067e128929
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Jun 13, 2022

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iss067e128929 (June 13, 2022) --- The island of Groix is pictured off the northwestern coast of France with 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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