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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-04pd-2185
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Oct 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at NASA’s Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), stand by...

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NASA image: Sojourner APXS at Chimp - Right Eye
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Jul 2, 1999

Sojourner APXS at Chimp - Right Eye

This image taken on the morning of Sol 80 (September 23, 1997) shows the Sojourner rover with its Alpha Proton X-ray...

NASA image: Sojourner APXS at Chimp - Left Eye
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Oct 13, 1997

Sojourner APXS at Chimp - Left Eye

This image taken on the morning of Sol 80 (September 23) shows the Sojourner rover with its Alpha Proton X-ray...

NASA image: GeV-gamma-ray emission regions
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Dec 8, 2017

GeV-gamma-ray emission regions

NASA's Fermi Closes on Source of Cosmic Rays New images from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope show where...

GSFC
NASA image: Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud
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Apr 3, 2013

Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud

The tip of the wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud galaxy is dazzling in this new view from NASA Great Observatories....

JPL
NASA image: Mysterious ‘Cow’ Blast Studied with NASA Telescopes
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Jan 10, 2019

Mysterious ‘Cow’ Blast Studied with NASA Telescopes

A brief and unusual flash spotted in the night sky on June 16, 2018, puzzled astronomers and astrophysicists across...

GSFC
NASA image: All Eyes on Oldest Recorded Supernova
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Oct 24, 2011

All Eyes on Oldest Recorded Supernova

This image combines data from four different space telescopes to create a multi-wavelength view of all that remains...

JPL
NASA image: RCW 108: Massive Young Stars Trigger Stellar Birth
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Oct 6, 2008

RCW 108: Massive Young Stars Trigger Stellar Birth

RCW 108 is a region where stars are actively forming within the Milky Way galaxy about 4,000 light years from Earth....

JPL
NASA image: Supernova Remnant in 3-D
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Jan 6, 2009

Supernova Remnant in 3-D

For the first time, a multiwavelength three-dimensional reconstruction of a supernova remnant has been created. This...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp0893
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Jul 19, 1999

KSC-99pp0893

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the VIP Lounge, Apollo/Saturn V Center, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton gets...

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NASA image: NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11
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Apr 6, 2017

NICER Packaging for SpaceX CRS-11

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0764
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Jun 24, 1999

KSC-99pp0764

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister carrying the Chandra X-ray Observatory begins...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0625
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Jun 4, 1999

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Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility observe the lower end of the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) that will be...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0825
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Jul 16, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. "Cady" Coleman (Ph.D.) shows her sense of humor upon arriving at KSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0822
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Jul 16, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins waves to spectators after landing at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0864
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Jul 19, 1999

KSC-99pp0864

The rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on launch Pad 39-B reveals Space Shuttle Columbia on its mobile...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 3, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1690
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Nov 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1690

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0624
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Jun 1, 1999

KSC-99pp0624

In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is revealed with its protective cover removed....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0890
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Jul 19, 1999

KSC-99pp0890

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is greeted by Astronaut Nancy Jane Currie upon Mrs. Clinton's arrival at the Skid...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0766
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Jun 24, 1999

KSC-99pp0766

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister carrying the Chandra X-ray Observatory nears...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0767
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Hours before dawn, the payload canister transporter delivers its cargo (lower left) to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0853
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Jul 17, 1999

KSC-99pp0853

At Launch Pad 39-B, the Chandra X-ray Observatory sits inside the payload bay of Space Shuttle Columbia, waiting for...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0618
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Jun 1, 1999

KSC-99pp0618

The Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) booster is moved toward a workstand in Kennedy Space Center's Vertical Processing...

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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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