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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: Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 2, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-503-061 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Lakes Balkhash and Alakol, southern uplands of Kazakhstan, central Asia. The...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1078
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Aug 8, 2000

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A NASA helicopter dips its fire-fighting bucket into the river to pick up and deliver a cargo of water to a wildfire...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1079
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Aug 8, 2000

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A NASA helicopter flies toward the source of the smoke to drop its load of water on a wildfire at KSC. Before being...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Flight Engineer and NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke, foreground, leaps over a ditch after the Expedition 9 prime...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1079
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Aug 8, 2000

KSC-00pp1079

A NASA helicopter flies toward the source of the smoke to drop its load of water on a wildfire at KSC. Before being...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1080
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Aug 8, 2000

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A NASA helicopter flies over fire-fighting equipment and personnel in order to drop its load of water on a wildfire...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1080
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Aug 8, 2000

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A NASA helicopter flies over fire-fighting equipment and personnel in order to drop its load of water on a wildfire...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Flight Engineer and NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke, right, makes a photograph of European Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: Microgravity Science Summit
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Dec 16, 2024

Microgravity Science Summit

NASA's Director of the International Space Station and Commercial Spaceflight Divisions, Robyn Gates, views hardware...

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NASA image: 17:05:28:19 / 1:28   Aging, Fading Signs Replaced at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 7, 2022

17:05:28:19 / 1:28 Aging, Fading Signs Replaced at NASA Armstrong

Sizzling summer sunshine and year around blowing winds have weathered and faded gate, substation, and building...

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NASA image: iss071e133353
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May 29, 2024

iss071e133353

iss071e133353 (May 29, 2024) --- The San Francisco Bay Area in California, home to the Silicon Valley high-tech...

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NASA image: Astro Camp Counselors
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Jun 8, 2007

Astro Camp Counselors

Barbara Marino (left), Stennis Space Center education technology specialist, shows Astro Camp Counselor Beverly...

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NASA image: San Francisco and Bay Area, CA, USA
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May 6, 1991

San Francisco and Bay Area, CA, USA

STS039-151-181A (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Large format (five-inch) frame of the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area of...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1078
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Aug 8, 2000

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A NASA helicopter dips its fire-fighting bucket into the river to pick up and deliver a cargo of water to a wildfire...

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NASA image: Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis
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Mar 5, 2024

Astronauts Practice Next Giant Leap for Artemis

NASA astronaut Doug "Wheels" Wheelock and Axiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson were able to test the agility of the...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0068-038
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Apr 22, 2009

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Tour DE Ames Bicycle event (start at Macon Road Gate - ending a the Old Mimi Mart on R.T. Jones Road) Deb Feng,...

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NASA image: Main Entrance of NASA Glenn Research Center
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Dec 6, 2012

Main Entrance of NASA Glenn Research Center

Main Entrance of NASA Glenn Research Center at Brookpark Road and NASA Parkway. The signs read: Research and...

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NASA image: San Francisco, San Pablo Bay Area
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Sep 30, 1994

San Francisco, San Pablo Bay Area

STS068-244-022 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- (San Francisco, San Pablo Bay Area) Photographed through the Space...

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NASA image: Glenn Internship Program Video
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Oct 24, 2018

Glenn Internship Program Video

Video highlighting NASA Glenn Research Center’s Internship Program.

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NASA image: Artemis-1 Motor Arrival
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Jun 6, 2019

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 22, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-706-012 (22 October 1995) --- Each of the great bridges spanning San Francisco Bay are captured in this...

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NASA image: California's San Francisco Bay Area
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Aug 3, 2025

California's San Francisco Bay Area

iss073e0420568 (Aug. 3, 2025) --- California's San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by the cities of San Francisico,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5322
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Aug 23, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two manatees congregate in brackish water off...

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NASA image: Beijing, China's capital city
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Dec 28, 2024

Beijing, China's capital city

iss072e444944 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- Beijing, China's capital city with a population of about 21.9 million residents,...

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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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