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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: Disability Mentoring Day
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Apr 7, 2011

Disability Mentoring Day

A student from the Maryland School For the Blind touches a piece of moon rock while learning about Meteorites,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 22, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-015479 (22 Dec. 2011) --- Comet Lovejoy is visible near Earth’s horizon in this nighttime image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 21, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-014312 (21 Dec. 2011) --- Comet Lovejoy is visible near Earth’s horizon in this nighttime image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 22, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-015483 (22 Dec. 2011) --- Comet Lovejoy is visible near Earth’s horizon in this nighttime image...

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NASA image: Disability Mentoring Day
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Apr 7, 2011

Disability Mentoring Day

A student from the Maryland School For the Blind explores an object while learning about Meteorites, Asteroids and...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 21, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-014379 (21 Dec. 2011) --- Comet Lovejoy is visible near Earth’s horizon in this nighttime image...

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Sep 22, 2024

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iss071e700487 (Sept. 22, 2024) --- Comet C2023-A3, or Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, was pictured about 99.4 million miles away...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 21, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-014406 (21 Dec. 2011) --- Comet Lovejoy is visible near Earth’s horizon in this nighttime image...

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Sep 19, 2024

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iss071e676482 (Sept. 19, 2024) --- Comet C2023-A3, or Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, was pictured about 99.4 million miles away...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 21, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-014393 (21 Dec. 2011) --- Comet Lovejoy is visible near Earth’s horizon in this nighttime image...

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NASA image: Silicate Crystal Formation in the Disk of an Erupting Star  Artist Concept
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May 13, 2009

Silicate Crystal Formation in the Disk of an Erupting Star Artist Concept

This artist's concept illustrates how silicate crystals like those found in comets can be created by an outburst...

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NASA image: NEOWISE: Legacy of NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope
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Aug 1, 2024

NEOWISE: Legacy of NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope

The NEOWISE mission, NASA’s asteroid-hunting space telescope, is retiring in summer 2024 after over a decade of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2670
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., get ready to begin fueling...

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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., suit up before fueling the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2671b
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., begins fueling the Deep...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2672
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., check control panels during...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00203
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Jun 25, 2004

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NASA’s Stardust spacecraft has gathered dozens of images from its January fly-by of Comet Wild 2. (Pronounced Vilt...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0134
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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Erupting from the flames and smoke beneath it, NASA’s Deep Impact spacecraft lifts off...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2533
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Ball Aerospace technicians at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., begin lifting the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2673
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., begin fueling operations of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1637
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Nov 12, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Service Facility, workers begin checking the Stardust spacecraft after removing its...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1638
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Nov 12, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Service Facility, a worker looks over the re-entry capsule on top of the Stardust...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0136
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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Engulfed by flames and smoke, NASA’s Deep Impact spacecraft lifts off at 1:47 p.m. EST...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2675
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., monitor the fueling...

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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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