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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-97pc710
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Apr 24, 1997

KSC-97pc710

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Cast in silhouette by the rising sun, the Space Shuttle Atlantis slowly and carefully...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

The Moon, lower right, is seen passing in front of the Sun, with the top of the Washington Monument in silhouette,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1299
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Sep 12, 2000

KSC-00pp1299

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Just after dawn, Launch Pad 39A is caught in silhouette and reflected in the water...

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NASA image: STS_135_RollOut
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May 31, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059478 (31 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is seen in silhouette against...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
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Jan 3, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew

ISS046e004535 (01/03/2016) --- Earth observation taken during a day pass by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the...

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NASA image: Morning sun on Gulf of Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 20, 1968

Morning sun on Gulf of Mexico as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS07-08-1933 (20 Oct. 1968) --- The morning sun reflects on the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean as seen from...

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NASA image: ISS Solar Transit
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Jun 24, 2020

ISS Solar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of five onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the Sun at...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Launch
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Mar 15, 2019

Expedition 59 Launch

An airplane shaped wind vane is seen in silhouette as the Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft is launched with Expedition 59...

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NASA image: View of the Pirs Docking Compartment approaching the ISS during Expedition Three
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Sep 17, 2001

View of the Pirs Docking Compartment approaching the ISS during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5617 (16 September 2001) --- Appearing almost as a silhouette backdropped against Earth's horizon, the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.
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Oct 28, 2012

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.

ISS033-E-017269 (28 Oct. 2012) --- This picture, taken by one of the Expedition 33 crew members on the International...

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NASA image: Perseverance Captures Transit of Phobos
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Oct 30, 2024

Perseverance Captures Transit of Phobos

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z camera to capture the silhouette of Phobos, one of the two Martian...

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NASA image: KSC01padig032
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Jan 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As the sun clears the horizon, it creates a silhouette of the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2001
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Aug 29, 2006

KSC-06pd2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dark clouds silhouette Space Shuttle Atlantis as it rolls back to Launch Pad 39B atop...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1288
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Sep 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dawn’s early light creates a powerful silhouette of the Space Shuttle Discovery on its...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-138
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-138

The orbiter Atlantis makes the turn to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 after being towed from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Progress 15P approaches the ISS during Expedition 9
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Aug 14, 2004

Progress 15P approaches the ISS during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-18364 (14 August 2004) --- Appearing as a silhouette backdropped against airglow of Earth’s horizon,...

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NASA image: ISS Solar Transit
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Apr 23, 2021

ISS Solar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of seven aboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the sun at...

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NASA image: ISS Solar Transit
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Oct 7, 2018

ISS Solar Transit

This composite image, made from nine frames, shows the International Space Station, with a crew of three onboard, in...

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NASA image: Jupiter’s moon Europa
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Jan 24, 2014

Jupiter’s moon Europa

This composite image shows suspected plumes of water vapor erupting at the 7 o’clock position off the limb of...

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NASA image: ISS Solar Transit
Image
Apr 23, 2021

ISS Solar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of seven aboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the sun at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-032
Image
Jan 26, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-032

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As the sun clears the horizon, it creates a silhouette of the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0222
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Feb 7, 2008

KSC-08pd0222

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The blue Florida sky helps silhouette space shuttle Atlantis as it hurtles into space...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Bands
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Oct 28, 2021

Jupiter's Bands

Jupiter's banded appearance is created by the cloud-forming "weather layer." In this composite image, the image on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3185
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Oct 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3185

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The deep-red sunset sky puts Launch pad 39A in silhouette. Space shuttle Atlantis is on the...

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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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