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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: Sky Survey Detected This Small Asteroid
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Jun 30, 2017

Sky Survey Detected This Small Asteroid

This frame from a sequence of four images taken during one night of observation by NASA's Catalina Sky Survey near...

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NASA image: Percussive Drill Test at JPL
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May 17, 2018

Percussive Drill Test at JPL

This video clip shows a test of a new percussive drilling technique at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3164
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the grounds of Kennedy Space Center, a female Golden-Silk Spider repairs its web. The...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4122
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a male Northern pintail duck swims on a pond in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4863
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, is seen during a field-guided boat tour of NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1261
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Jan 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A juvenile green sea turtle is prepared for its release into the waters of the Banana River...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2681
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May 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A bobcat continues on its way past the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Curiosity Works Its Robotic Arm During Sunset
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Sep 22, 2025

Curiosity Works Its Robotic Arm During Sunset

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view of its robotic arm during sunset on Sept. 16, 2025, the 4,661st...

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NASA image: Curiosity Sees Specks Caused By 2024 Solar Storm While Recording a Wind Gust on Mars
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Jun 10, 2024

Curiosity Sees Specks Caused By 2024 Solar Storm While Recording a Wind Gust on Mars

The specks in the sequence of images in this video were caused by charged particles from a solar storm hitting one...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1265
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Jan 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An endangered green sea turtle is headed toward freedom as wildlife personnel carry it toward...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Dr. Srujana Neelam, a NASA post-doctoral fellow observes samples on a confocal microscope in the Microgravity...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3035
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Oct 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rare photo of a Florida snapping turtle out in the open on Beach Road, near NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1275
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Jan 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An endangered green sea turtle is outfitted with a tracking transmitter at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Jeffrey Richards, a payload research and science coordinator on the LASSO contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4846
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Launch Pad 39A is seen in the distance during a field-guided boat tour of NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2533
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A baby alligator suns himself on the bank of a canal near the north gate on NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Dr. Srujana Neelam, a NASA post-doctoral fellow observes samples on a confocal microscope in the Microgravity...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4542
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Aug 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The solid rocket booster SRB retrieval ships, Liberty Star and Freedom Star, are docked in...

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NASA image: Mars Odyssey Observes Martian Moons
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Feb 22, 2018

Mars Odyssey Observes Martian Moons

Phobos and Deimos, the moons of Mars, are seen by the Mars Odyssey orbiter's Thermal Emission Imaging System, or...

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NASA image: SpaceX's CRS-22 Mission to the Space Station: What's On Board
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Jun 3, 2021

SpaceX's CRS-22 Mission to the Space Station: What's On Board

Scientists and students shared their work that is launching on SpaceX’s 22nd commercial resupply mission to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1806
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Mar 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Out on a nocturnal stroll, a bobcat triggers a motion-activated remote camera set up for this...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew
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Oct 7, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew

ISS005-E-16729 (7 October 2002) --- Great Salt Lake, Utah, is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 5...

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NASA image: Astrobee Media Resource Reel (B-Roll)
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Apr 17, 2019

Astrobee Media Resource Reel (B-Roll)

Provided as a media resource, this reel includes the following without narration: * Astrobee team building hardware...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2678
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May 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A bobcat is startled to be discovered near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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