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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: KSC00pp1244
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Sep 6, 2000

KSC00pp1244

The ribbon is cut and the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) declared operational. Those taking part in...

KSC
Image
Sep 17, 2024

Space Bar Grand Opening

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, NASA IT hosted the Grand Opening for SpaceBar at Glenn Research Center (GRC), leading the way...

GRC
NASA image: Sakura-jima volcano in Japan as seen from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Sakura-jima volcano in Japan as seen from STS-66 Atlantis

One of the world's most active volcanoes, Sakura-jima in southern-most Kyushu, Japan, erupts dozens of times a year....

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts
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Mar 12, 2019

Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 59 astronaut Christina Koch of NASA sits as fellow crewmember, astronaut Nick Hague of NASA, is shown how...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-06pd2222
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Sep 26, 2006

KSC-06pd2222

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA officials cut the ribbon to officially reactivate the Operations and Checkout...

KSC
NASA image: Pilot Still and MS Gernhardt with stowage locker
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Aug 12, 2016

Pilot Still and MS Gernhardt with stowage locker

STS083-346-002 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut Susan L. Still, pilot, appears excited about the chore of vacuuming in...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC947
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Jun 28, 1997

KSC-97PC947

STS-94 Pilot Susan Leigh Still arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet in preparation for the...

KSC
NASA image: Expedition 40 crew in Node 2 after German - U.S. soccer game
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Jun 26, 2014

Expedition 40 crew in Node 2 after German - U.S. soccer game

ISS040-E-020364 (26 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

JSC
NASA image: Kurdistan Region, Asia as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Kurdistan Region, Asia as seen from STS-58

STS058-95-028 (18 Oct-1Nov 1993) --- Lake Urmia (Orumiyeh) in the high desert plateau of northwest Iran dominates...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc221
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Jan 22, 1998

KSC-98pc221

The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd2595
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Dec 14, 2005

KSC-05pd2595

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Larry Tanner cuts the strip of gap filler to be...

KSC
NASA image: Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts
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Mar 12, 2019

Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 59 astronaut Nick Hague of NASA sits as fellow crewmember, astronaut Christina Koch of NASA, right, is...

HQ
NASA image: Earth Information Center Student Engagement
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Jun 23, 2023

Earth Information Center Student Engagement

From left to right, NASA Earth Science Division Deputy Director Julie Robinson, NASA Scientific Visualization Studio...

HQ
NASA image: A View of the Painted Desert Near Mawrth Vallis
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Aug 7, 2017

A View of the Painted Desert Near Mawrth Vallis

The clay-rich terrain surrounding Mawrth Vallis is one of the most scenic regions of Mars, a future interplanetary...

JPL
NASA image: Lake Yamzho Yumco, Tibetan Plateau
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Sep 30, 1994

Lake Yamzho Yumco, Tibetan Plateau

STS068-243-012 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- This nadir view of the southern Tibetan Plateau shows the plateau...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc229
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Jan 22, 1998

KSC-98pc229

The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Continues RS-25 Engine Testing for Future Artemis Missions
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Apr 28, 2021

NASA Continues RS-25 Engine Testing for Future Artemis Missions

NASA conducted a long-duration RS-25 single-engine test on April 28, continuing its seven-part test series to...

SSC
NASA image: Expedition 40 crew in Node 2 after German - U.S. soccer game
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Jun 26, 2014

Expedition 40 crew in Node 2 after German - U.S. soccer game

ISS040-E-020378 (26 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-99wl12
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Jan 8, 1999

KSC-99wl12

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A black skimmer proves its name as it flies low over the water in the Merritt Island...

KSC
NASA image: Cancer Moonshot Event at NASA Headquarters
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Mar 21, 2024

Cancer Moonshot Event at NASA Headquarters

Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Dr. Kimryn Rathmell delivers remarks during an event with NASA and...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-98pc1528
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Nov 5, 1998

KSC-98pc1528

STS-88 Mission Commander Robert D. Cabana suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building prior, as part of flight...

KSC
NASA image: Cancer Moonshot Event at NASA Headquarters
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Mar 21, 2024

Cancer Moonshot Event at NASA Headquarters

Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Dr. Kimryn Rathmell delivers remarks during an event with NASA and...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-02pd0119
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Feb 11, 2002

KSC-02pd0119

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (center) cuts the ribbon for the opening of KSC...

KSC
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Laura White
Video
Aug 30, 2024

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Laura White

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Laura White, a mathematician working on the Commercial Supersonic...

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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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