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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-00pp0693
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00pp0693

Research assistant Trisha Bruno performs an analysis on potato samples at Hangar L at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: Training the Future - Interns Harvesting & Testing Plant Experim
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Jul 19, 2017

Training the Future - Interns Harvesting & Testing Plant Experim

In the Space Life Sciences Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, student interns such as Emma Boehm,...

KSC
NASA image: Agriculture, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil, South America
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Oct 3, 1988

Agriculture, Rio Sao Francisco, Brazil, South America

The large field patterns in this view of the Rio Sao Francisco basin, Brazil, South America, (11.5S, 43.5W) indicate...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0693
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May 29, 2000

KSC00pp0693

Research assistant Trisha Bruno performs an analysis on potato samples at Hangar L at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0690
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00pp0690

Research scientist Oscar Monje records data associated with ground testing for the first International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0695
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May 29, 2000

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Visiting scientist Cheryl Frazier monitors a prototype composting machine in Hangar L at the Cape Canaveral Air...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 1, 1997

Microgravity

The goal of the ELF investigation is to improve our fundamental understanding of the effects of the flow environment...

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NASA image: JAXA PCG Removal
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May 10, 2016

JAXA PCG Removal

iss047e105727 (5/10/2016) --- Photographic documentation of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) High...

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NASA image: iss070e027906
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Nov 19, 2023

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iss070e027906 (Nov. 19, 2023) --- The night lights of Mexico City, the capital and largest city of Mexico with a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0696
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May 1, 2000

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Research scientist Greg Goins monitors radish growth under a sulfur-microwave light at Hangar L at the Cape...

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NASA image: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076161
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Oct 25, 2022

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Technicians integrate the Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument to the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud,...

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NASA image: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076157
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Oct 25, 2022

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Technicians prepare to integrate the Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument to the Plankton,...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231102_PACE_030821
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Nov 2, 2023

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The SPEXone instrument on The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) in the clean room at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076166
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Oct 25, 2022

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument after integration to the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean...

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NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030775
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Oct 31, 2023

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The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument on The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE)...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20231031_PACE_030766
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Oct 31, 2023

GSFC_20231031_PACE_030766

The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument on The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE)...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076163
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Oct 25, 2022

GSFC_20221025_PACE_076163

Technicians integrate the Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter #2 (HARP2) instrument to the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud,...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20221025_PACE_076169
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Oct 25, 2022

GSFC_20221025_PACE_076169

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) spacecraft bus after integration of The Hyper-Angular Rainbow...

GSFC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Mint Canyon near the San Gabriel Mountains
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Mint Canyon near the San Gabriel Mountains

NASA DC-8 airborne laboratory flying over Mint Canyon near the snow-covered San Gabriel Mountains of California. The...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA

The DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in a left banking turn above the airport at Palmdale, California. The right wing is...

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform shown against a background of a dark blue sky on February 20, 1998. The...

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range
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Feb 25, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Laboratory during a flight over the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains. Over the past several...

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

The NASA DC-8 in a right bank over the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains. The former airliner is a "dash-72" model and...

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range
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Feb 25, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range

The DC-8 in flight near Lone Pine, Calif. In the foreground are the Sierra Nevada Mountains, covered with winter...

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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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