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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: COWVR, TEMPEST Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Idalia
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Aug 29, 2023

COWVR, TEMPEST Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Idalia

A pair of weather instruments built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California captured images of...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 12, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Technicians with Orbital ATK continue to install the micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2550
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Sep 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis comes to a stop on the top of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1110
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis - is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4647
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Aug 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An unfavorable weather forecast as a result of Tropical Storm Isaac approaching Florida kept...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Arrival
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Sep 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Arrival

Parts for NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) arrive in shipping containers at Building 1555...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4659
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Aug 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance, or ULA, Atlas V...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Arrival at CCAFS
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Dec 2, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Arrival at CCAFS

The Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft has arrived at the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1110
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis - is...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Technicians with Orbital ATK prepare to install the micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: Bright and Dark Slope Streaks
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Sep 29, 2021

Bright and Dark Slope Streaks

Slope streaks are common in the tropics of Mars. Once thought to be caused by flowing water, most scientists now...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2527
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Sep 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis stands ready in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Brian Cizek, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, U.S. Space Force, participates in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, one of eight NASA Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers install one of eight NASA...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Solar Panel Deployment and Illumination Test
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Oct 2, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Solar Panel Deployment and Illumination Test

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, solar panels for one of eight NASA's Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Mate
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Oct 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Mate

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the eight NASA Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 13, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

All of the micro satellites have been fully installed on the deployment module by Orbital ATK for NASA’s Cyclone...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Technicians with Orbital ATK check out the micro satellites deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Mate
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Oct 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Mate

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the eight NASA Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Arrival
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Sep 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Spacecraft Arrival

Parts for NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) arrive in a shipping container at Building 1555...

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NASA image: View of the Mir space station
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Jul 4, 1995

View of the Mir space station

STS071-741-091 (27 June-7 July 1995) --- This wide-angle view shows Russia's Mir Space Station backdropped against...

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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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