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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: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

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NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

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NASA image: NASA Funded Balloon Recovered From Antarctica
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Feb 23, 2017

NASA Funded Balloon Recovered From Antarctica

For 12 days in January 2016, a football-field-sized balloon with a telescope hanging beneath it floated 24 miles...

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NASA image: Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland
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Dec 10, 2022

Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland

Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland ahead of the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1859
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1857
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1860
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Judy Kelley, supervisor of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1858
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1856
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports Wind Study
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Jul 31, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports Wind Study

A NASA flight campaign aims to enable drones to land safely on rooftop hubs called vertiports for future delivery of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1855
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Pre Launch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Pre Launch

Isiah Toran releases a weather balloon to help measure atmospheric conditions ahead of the launch of the NASA Ice,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Pre Launch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Pre Launch

Weather balloons are prepared for release to help measure atmospheric conditions ahead of the launch of the NASA...

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NASA image: GRC-2015-C-00216
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Feb 23, 2011

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Glenn Weather Balloon Icing Research Activities

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NASA image: BalloonAscension_TL_VOTY
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Mar 1, 2024

BalloonAscension_TL_VOTY

Timelapse of a mass ascension at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral weather station in Florida, a member of the weather team looks...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Tegan French and Rocky Garcia are at a weather balloon system’s ground station monitoring temperature, humidity,...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Splashdown
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May 1, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Splashdown

SpaceX support teams onboard the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery launch a weather balloon ahead of the landing of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Splashdown
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May 1, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Splashdown

SpaceX support teams onboard the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship prepare to launch a weather balloon ahead of the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1278
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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral weather station in Florida, workers release an upper-level...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1279
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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under the watchful eyes of the media, an upper-level weather balloon begins its lift...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) Personnel
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May 5, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) Personnel

Senior Airman Kyle Boyes of the U.S. Air Force’s 45th Weather Squadron out of Patrick Air Force Base in Florida...

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NASA image: Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations

A member of the 45th Weather Squadron out of Patrick Space Force Base releases a weather balloon from the deck of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1275
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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral weather station in Florida, a member of the weather team prepares...

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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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