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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-2012-3213
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Jun 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3213

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The nose gear of Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 carrier aircraft rises from the runway...

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NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
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Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth observation
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Sep 6, 2014

Earth observation

ISS040-E-124198 (6 Sept. 2014) --- Puget Sound is partly reflecting the sun in this detailed image taken by an...

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NASA image: Chryse Outflow Channel
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Jun 8, 1998

Chryse Outflow Channel

A color image of the south Chryse basin Valles Marineris outflow channels on Mars; north toward top. The scene shows...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-02pd2050
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Oct 24, 2002

KSC-02pd2050

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite, or ICESat, logo features an artist's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1290
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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, the OSTM/Jason-2 satellite shipping container is...

KSC
NASA image: Eruption of Kliuchevskoi volcano
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Oct 4, 1994

Eruption of Kliuchevskoi volcano

STS068-273-060 (4 October 1994) --- Astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour recorded this follow-up 70mm frame...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2140
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Mar 4, 2010

KSC-2010-2140

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket carrying NASA's GOES-P meteorological satellite...

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NASA image: Hail damage on Atlantis' external tank is inspected
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Apr 13, 2007

Hail damage on Atlantis' external tank is inspected

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3853
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Jun 27, 2009

KSC-2009-3853

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising above the two lightning towers around the pad, a Delta IV rocket races into the sky...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1317
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Apr 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers on Space Launch Complex 2...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3008
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May 24, 2012

KSC-2012-3008

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over the turn basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the barge...

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NASA image: Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL). NASA Glenn finished construction of the the Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Facility, a world-class noise-reduction research lab, in 1991.
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Oct 30, 1991

Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL). NASA Glenn finished construction of the the Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Facility, a world-class noise-reduction research lab, in 1991.

Modern jet engines are loud, but they used to be much louder. NASA’s Glenn Research Center has been at the forefront...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1610
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May 5, 2008

KSC-08pd1610

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Suspended vertically, the Delta II second stage is ready to be lifted into the...

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NASA image: SSC-20240606-s00656
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Jun 6, 2024

SSC-20240606-s00656

Rising high school juniors and seniors from Ascension Parish, Louisiana, visit the Thad Cochran Test Stand on June 6...

SSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3006
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May 24, 2012

KSC-2012-3006

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over the turn basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the barge...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pp1456
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Jun 8, 2007

KSC-07pp1456

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Moments after liftoff, Space Shuttle Atlantis rises on columns of fire from the solid...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1340
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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2136
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Mar 4, 2010

KSC-2010-2136

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket carrying NASA's GOES-P meteorological satellite...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0655
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May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0655

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cradle of steam and smoke during liftoff at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3596
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3596

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2247
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Aug 8, 2007

KSC-07pd2247

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising from clouds of smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into the early...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission
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Jul 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission

STS070-717-011 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- Volcanic landscapes with a thin dusting of snow appear in this near-vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1608
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May 5, 2008

KSC-08pd1608

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers on Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...

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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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