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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: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 22, 2003

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This Chandra X-ray observatory image of M83 shows numerous point-like neutron stars and black hole x-ray sources...

MSFC
NASA image: At the Heart of Blobs  Artist Concept
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Jan 11, 2005

At the Heart of Blobs Artist Concept

This artist's concept illustrates one possible answer to the puzzle of the "giant galactic blobs." These blobs...

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NASA image: Hole punch clouds over the Bahamas
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Dec 8, 2017

Hole punch clouds over the Bahamas

In elementary school, students learn that water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). That is true...

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NASA image: iss031e116058
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Jun 13, 2012

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ISS031-E-116058 (13 June 2012) --- Polar mesospheric clouds in the Northern Hemisphere are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 5, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-024622 (5 Jan. 2013) --- Polar mesospheric clouds over the South Pacific Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Feb 5, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-027426 (5 Feb. 2008) --- Cumulonimbus Cloud over Africa is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Dec 3, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-005807 (3 Dec. 2009) --- Cloud formations and sunglint near Italy are featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Great Lakes Region, State of Michigan, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Great Lakes Region, State of Michigan, USA

STS040-77-045 (6 June 1991) --- This image, photographed on June 6, 1991, is an oblique view looking north-northeast...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2108
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2108

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1972
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Jun 8, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the suspended CALIPSO spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2020
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Jun 21, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2055
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers prepare NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1978
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05PD-1978

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, light beams are emitted during LIDAR...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission
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Dec 24, 1999

Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission

STS103-501-104 (19-27 December 1999) --- One of the astronauts aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2118
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2118

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1994
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2002
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2143
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Sep 1, 2005

KSC-05PD-2143

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1987
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Jun 14, 2005

KSC-05PD-1987

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1988
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Jun 14, 2005

KSC-05PD-1988

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2018
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Jun 21, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2001
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Jun 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At NASA Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2144
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Sep 1, 2005

KSC-05PD-2144

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2098
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Aug 26, 2005

KSC-05PD-2098

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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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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