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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: Ring King
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Aug 18, 2014

Ring King

Saturn reigns supreme, encircled by its retinue of rings. Although all four giant planets have ring systems,...

JPL
NASA image: Full View of InSight's Deck and Two Science Instruments
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Dec 6, 2018

Full View of InSight's Deck and Two Science Instruments

This image from InSight's robotic-arm mounted Instrument Deployment Camera shows the instruments on the spacecraft's...

JPL
NASA image: Alignment of the Primary Mirror Segments of The James Webb Space Telescope
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Mar 13, 2019

Alignment of the Primary Mirror Segments of The James Webb Space Telescope

Engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston used light waves to align the James Webb Space Telescope’s...

GSFC
NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Jan 3, 2016

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

A view of the one dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb...

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NASA image: By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors
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Jan 3, 2016

By the Dozen: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors

Caption: One dozen (out of 18) flight mirror segments that make up the primary mirror on NASA's James Webb Space...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-2325
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Mar 16, 2011

KSC-2011-2325

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- A solar panel that will help power NASA's Juno spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter is unpacked in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2442
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Mar 23, 2011

KSC-2011-2442

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The electrical continuity of a solar array that will help power NASA's Juno spacecraft on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2491
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Mar 26, 2011

KSC-2011-2491

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unfurl solar...

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NASA image: Shadow Below
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Jun 20, 2016

Shadow Below

As Saturn's northern hemisphere summer approaches, the shadows of the rings creep ever southward across the planet....

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01pp1551
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Aug 31, 2001

KSC-01pp1551

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- EXPEDITION FOUR INSIGNIA -- The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by members of the flight crew, the STS-58 insignia depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia with a Spacelab...

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NASA image: Expedition 4 crew insignia
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Aug 1, 2001

Expedition 4 crew insignia

ISS004-S-001 (August 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 4 crew patch has an overall diamond...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2343
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Mar 17, 2011

KSC-2011-2343

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unfurl a solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2447
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Mar 23, 2011

KSC-2011-2447

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., test the...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00302
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Aug 20, 2004

KSC-04-S-00302

This September a Hollywood-style capture will highlight NASA's Genesis mission when it comes to an exciting climax....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2487
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Mar 26, 2011

KSC-2011-2487

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., begin to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2446
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Mar 23, 2011

KSC-2011-2446

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., test the...

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NASA image: ARTIST CONCEPT - SUBSATELLITE EJECTION (APOLLO XV) - MSC
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Jul 8, 1971

ARTIST CONCEPT - SUBSATELLITE EJECTION (APOLLO XV) - MSC

S71-39481 (July 1971) --- An artist's concept showing TRW's small lunar subsatellite being ejected into lunar orbit...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2492
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Mar 26, 2011

KSC-2011-2492

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., check out...

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NASA image: Saturn Watercolor Swirls
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Nov 14, 2016

Saturn Watercolor Swirls

Saturn's north polar region displays its beautiful bands and swirls, which somewhat resemble the brushwork in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2489
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Mar 26, 2011

KSC-2011-2489

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unfurl solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2479
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Mar 26, 2011

KSC-2011-2479

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., prepare to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2326
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Mar 16, 2011

KSC-2011-2326

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unpack a solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2334
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Mar 16, 2011

KSC-2011-2334

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., process a solar...

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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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