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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-84pc-684
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Oct 5, 1984

KSC-84pc-684

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This aerial view of Press Site Complex 39 during the launch activities for Mission 41G...

KSC
NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
Image
Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

L3Harris FVR90 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lifts off from the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near Watsonville,...

ARC
NASA image: Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff
Video
Apr 1, 2021

Mars Helicopter Prepares for Takeoff

Beginning April 2021, the window opens for the first flight of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. It will be...

JPL
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of the NASA Causeway connecting NASA's Kennedy Space Center with Cape Canaveral Air Force...

KSC
NASA image: LAUNCH (AERIALS) - STS-3 - KSC
Image
Mar 22, 1982

LAUNCH (AERIALS) - STS-3 - KSC

Air-to-air views of STS-3 Launch from T-38 Chase Aircraft. KSC, FL

JSC
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials
Image
Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch from Helicopter - Aerials

This helicopter view of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shows the United...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's UAVSAR Flights Observe California Fires
Image
Sep 15, 2020

NASA's UAVSAR Flights Observe California Fires

NASA flew an aircraft equipped with Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR) flew above...

JPL
NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
Image
May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker follows a U.S. Forest Service King Air 200 during an aerial attack on a simulated...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
Image
May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A pair of Cal Fire UH-1H Super Huey helicopters are seen during an aerial attack on a simulated wildfire, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
Image
May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker is seen during an aerial attack on a simulated wildfire, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 as Cal Fire...

HQ
NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
Image
Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Eric Ianson, deputy director of the Planetary Science Division and director of the Mars Exploration Program and...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-5035-4
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Dec 9, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-5035-4

N-258 NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation) Facility, Interior of Construction Site, Framing

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-5000-11
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Apr 4, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-5000-11

N-258 NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation) Facility: Construction

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-5000-10
Image
Apr 4, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-5000-10

N-258 NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation) Facility: Construction

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-5035-6
Image
Dec 9, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-5035-6

N-258 NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation) Facility, Interior of Construction Site, Framing

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-5000-9
Image
Apr 4, 1985

ARC-1985-AC85-5000-9

N-258 NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation) Facility: Construction

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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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