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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: Spacelab
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Jun 25, 1992

Spacelab

This is a photograph of the Spacelab module for the first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) mission,...

MSFC
NASA image: Natural Oil Seepage Off California Coast
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Dec 13, 2021

Natural Oil Seepage Off California Coast

An oil slick from naturally occurring oil seeps off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. The NASA-NOAA Marine Oil...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd1475
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Jul 15, 2004

KSC-04pd1475

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - With rockets and main engine firing, the Boeing Delta II launch vehicle leaps off the...

KSC
NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 12, 2003

Biotechnology

The short-arm centrifuge subjects an astronaut to conflicting sensory input and study the astronaut's perception of...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 12, 2003

Microgravity

The short-arm centrifuge subjects an astronaut to conflicting sensory input and study the astronaut's perception of...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1474
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Jul 15, 2004

KSC-04pd1474

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With rockets and main engine firing, the Boeing Delta II launch vehicle leaps off the...

KSC
NASA image: Modeling the Future of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Video
Jun 19, 2019

Modeling the Future of the Greenland Ice Sheet

Scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute used data from NASA’s Operation IceBridge to...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3237
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Jul 21, 2014

KSC-2014-3237

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo astronauts participate in a panel discussion held for employees in the KSC Training...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3236
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Jul 21, 2014

KSC-2014-3236

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo astronauts participate in a panel discussion held for employees in the KSC Training...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3235
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Jul 21, 2014

KSC-2014-3235

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo astronauts participate in a panel discussion held for employees in the KSC Training...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3234
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Jul 21, 2014

KSC-2014-3234

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo astronauts participate in a panel discussion held for employees in the KSC Training...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00194
Video
Jun 15, 2004

KSC-04-S-00194

With an eye on the future of American spaceflight, NASA is releasing the first pieces of Space Shuttle Columbia...

KSC
NASA image: IPCC Projections of Temperature and Precipitation in the 21st Century
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Sep 27, 2013

IPCC Projections of Temperature and Precipitation in the 21st Century

New data visualizations from the NASA Center for Climate Simulation and NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio show...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Responds to Call for COVID-19 Solutions
Video
Apr 24, 2020

NASA Armstrong Responds to Call for COVID-19 Solutions

NASA Armstrong Responds to Call for COVID-19 Solutions Armstrong Flight Research Center in California partnered with...

HQ
NASA image: Spacelab
Image
Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

Astronaut David C. Hilmers conducts the Microgravity Vestibular Investigations (MVI) sitting in its rotator chair...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00357
Video
Nov 16, 2004

KSC-04-S-00357

NASA's unique mission Swift, developed to study gamma-ray bursts, is a study in successful international...

KSC
NASA image: ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Southern Oregon Bootleg Fire
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Jul 29, 2021

ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Southern Oregon Bootleg Fire

NASA's ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) is aiding in the fight...

JPL
NASA image: Gemini rendezvous docking simulator
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Nov 4, 1963

Gemini rendezvous docking simulator

Multiple exposure of Gemini rendezvous docking simulator. Francis B. Smith wrote in his paper "Simulators for Manned...

LRC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00036
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Feb 3, 2005

KSC-05-S-00036

With a reputation for ingenious creativity and clever innovation, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California is...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00044
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Mar 1, 2005

KSC-05-S-00044

Now on NASA's Space Shuttle Status Report: Kennedy Space Center continues working toward safe Return to Flight in...

KSC
NASA image: Staggering Structure
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Sep 6, 2017

Staggering Structure

This view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows a wave structure in Saturn's rings known as the Janus 2:1 spiral...

JPL
Audio
May 9, 2025

Ep384_Natural_Disaster_Response

Ep388_Natural Disaster Response Dane Turner Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

JSC
NASA image: Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea [detail]

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this view of extensive...

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NASA image: Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea
Image
Dec 8, 2017

Extensive Ice Fractures in the Beaufort Sea

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this view of extensive...

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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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