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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: NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner
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Jan 22, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: Astronauts Apt and Readdy at Spacehab window
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Oct 29, 1996

Astronauts Apt and Readdy at Spacehab window

STS079-346-022 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut William F. Readdy, mission commander, looks at the night sky and...

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NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: iss064e035805
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Feb 21, 2021

iss064e035805

iss064e035805 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- The International Space Station, pictured with Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo...

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NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0336
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Feb 15, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The dark water of the turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center mirrors the night...

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NASA image: iss066e029018
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Oct 30, 2021

iss066e029018

iss066e029018 (Oct. 30, 2021) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above the Indian Ocean...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 27, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-017836 (27 Dec. 2011) --- Almost a week after first sighting in the night sky, Comet Lovejoy is visible to...

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NASA image: iss065e051411
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May 23, 2021

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iss065e051411 (May 23, 2021) --- A starry sky, an atmospheric glow and the night lights of the island nation of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0337
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Feb 15, 2008

KSC-08pd0337

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The dark water of the turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center mirrors the night...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner
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Jan 22, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Displays Mach Diamonds at Maximum Afterburner

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2
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Feb 7, 2022

Deck 2 Deck 3 Engine Run Round 2

NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum...

AFRC
NASA image: iss064e035806
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Feb 21, 2021

iss064e035806

iss064e035806 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- The International Space Station, pictured with Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo...

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NASA image: iss071e611938
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Sep 2, 2024

iss071e611938

iss071e611938 (Sept. 2, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick programmed a...

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NASA image: iss064e035808
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Feb 21, 2021

iss064e035808

iss064e035808 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- The International Space Station, pictured with Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo...

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NASA image: iss064e035804
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Feb 21, 2021

iss064e035804

iss064e035804 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- The International Space Station, pictured with Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew
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Jul 4, 2017

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew

iss052e010507 (July 4, 2017) --- This long-exposure photograph of Earth and a starry sky was taken during a night...

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NASA image: Phobos Viewed from Mars
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Sep 11, 2005

Phobos Viewed from Mars

Taking advantage of extra solar energy collected during the day, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit settled in for...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2733
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Like a shooting star flooding the night sky with its blazing light, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2738
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flooding the night sky with its blazing light, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps toward...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2763
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a shooting star, Space Shuttle Discovery roars into the night sky on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2732
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Dec 9, 2006

KSC-06pd2732

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flooding the night sky with its blazing light, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps toward...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: How to See Saturn and Jupiter’s Great Conjunction [Episode 27]
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Dec 17, 2020

NASA Science Live: How to See Saturn and Jupiter’s Great Conjunction [Episode 27]

Have you noticed two bright objects in the sky getting closer together with each passing night? It’s Jupiter and...

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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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