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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: IFM N3 MCA Mass Spectrometer Remove and Replace
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Mar 20, 2020

IFM N3 MCA Mass Spectrometer Remove and Replace

iss062e103558 (March 20, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir works on the Major...

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NASA image: Water Released from Moon During Meteor Showers
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Apr 15, 2019

Water Released from Moon During Meteor Showers

Scientists have discovered that water is being released from the Moon during meteor showers. When a speck of comet...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5843
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5844
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5841
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5842
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5846
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5847
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5845
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: State Low-Humidity Thresholds for Flu Outbreaks
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Mar 4, 2022

State Low-Humidity Thresholds for Flu Outbreaks

This chart shows low-humidity thresholds that signal flu outbreaks in 48 U.S. states, calculated using water vapor...

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NASA image: NASA Spitzer Finds Water Vapor on Hot, Alien Planet Artist Concept
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Mar 27, 2008

NASA Spitzer Finds Water Vapor on Hot, Alien Planet Artist Concept

This artist impression shows a gas-giant exoplanet transiting across the face of its star. Infrared analysis by NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1644
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Nov 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), two JPL workers...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1648
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Nov 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), the two Mars...

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Nov 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), JPL workers mount a...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1643
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Nov 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), a JPL worker checks...

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NASA image: Drought-Stressed Forest Fueled Amazon Fires
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Nov 5, 2019

Drought-Stressed Forest Fueled Amazon Fires

NASA's ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) sensor measured the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1625
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Nov 10, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1646
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Nov 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), a JPL worker...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc01
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After launch tower retraction, the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Mars Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1925
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Dec 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral Air Station, workers begin fitting the fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc02
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After launch tower rollback, the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Mars Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1230
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the top of the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1374
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Oct 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), workers check out...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1235
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), a technician begins...

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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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