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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-2010-5755
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5755

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An engineer uses a backscatter device to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel...

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NASA image: Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch
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Jun 10, 2003

Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch

A trail of smoke is all that identifies the Delta II rocket with its Mars Exploration Rover (MER-A) payload as it...

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NASA image: RainCube Collects First Storm Data
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Sep 25, 2018

RainCube Collects First Storm Data

The first data from RainCube, a tiny weather satellite. RainCube is a prototype for a possible fleet of future small...

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NASA image: Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch
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Jun 10, 2003

Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch

Blue sky and sun are the backdrop for a flawless launch of MER-A, known as “Spirit,” the first of two Mars...

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NASA image: Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch
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Jun 10, 2003

Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch

The Delta II rocket with its Mars Exploration Rover (MER-A) payload leaps from the smoke and steam below into space....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5762
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5762

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A backscatter device is being used to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5759
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5759

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An engineer examines images of space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank taken from a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5758
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5758

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An engineer uses a backscatter device to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4710
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Aug 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4710

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spotlights bounce off the clouds over Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

An entranced youngster watches a demonstration of the enhanced resilience of undercooled metal alloys as compared to...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5757
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5757

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An engineer examines images of space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank taken from a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5756
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5756

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An engineer uses a backscatter device to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5760
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Dec 2, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An engineer uses a backscatter device to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4802
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Aug 20, 2009

KSC-2009-4802

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, the 327-foot tall Ares I-X rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5763
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5763

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An engineer examines images of space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank taken from a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5754
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5754

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An engineer uses a backscatter device to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5761
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5761

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A backscatter device is being used to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank...

KSC
NASA image: Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch
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Jun 10, 2003

Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch

Blue sky and sun are the backdrop for a flawless launch of MER-A, known as“Spirit,” the first of two Mars...

KSC
NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - View of the Surveyor III craft,which landed April 19,1967
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - View of the Surveyor III craft,which landed April 19,1967

AS12-48-7110 (20 Nov. 1969) --- A close-up view of a footpad and surface sampler with scoop (arm, out of frame) on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5765
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5765

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers will use a backscatter device to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel...

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NASA image: Sciencetasia
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Dec 19, 2023

Sciencetasia

Take a musical journey to the International Space Station, where amazing science awaits. This is Sciencetasia!...

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NASA image: NISAR: Tracking Earth’s Changes From Space (Mission Overview)
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Jan 9, 2024

NISAR: Tracking Earth’s Changes From Space (Mission Overview)

NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) have teamed up to create a powerful new space mission that will...

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NASA image: Radar Movie of Asteroid 2011 UW158
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Jul 23, 2015

Radar Movie of Asteroid 2011 UW158

Scientists using two giant, Earth-based radio telescopes bounced radar signals off passing asteroid 2011 UW158 to...

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NASA image: Plumbing Coastal Depths in Titan Kraken Mare
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Nov 10, 2014

Plumbing Coastal Depths in Titan Kraken Mare

Radar data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft reveal the depth of liquid methane/ethane seas on Saturn's moon Titan....

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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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