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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: A Fresh Shallow Valley Transitions to an Inverted Channel
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Jul 29, 2015

A Fresh Shallow Valley Transitions to an Inverted Channel

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a portion of a long valley system in northern Arabia Terra....

JPL
NASA image: iss012e09639
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Nov 29, 2005

iss012e09639

ISS012-E-09639 (29 Nov. 2005) --- The impact of an asteroid or comet several hundred million years ago, according to...

JSC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Aug 13, 1999

Advanced Concept

Pictured is an artist's concept of the experimental X-37 Reusable Launch Vehicle re-entering Earth‘s atmosphere....

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 3, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

While anchored to a foot restraint on the end of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS), astronaut Scott Parazynski,...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3702
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Nov 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3702

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Firing Room of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: Visualization Center Dedicated
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Oct 17, 2003

Visualization Center Dedicated

The dedication ceremony of the University of Southern Mississippi Center of Higher Learning (CHL) High-Performance...

SSC
NASA image: Wheelock during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4
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Nov 3, 2007

Wheelock during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4

ISS016-E-009198 (3 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut Doug Wheelock, STS-120 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2271
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Apr 22, 2014

KSC-2014-2271

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Modifications continue on the Mobile Launcher, or ML, at the Mobile Launcher Park Site at...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 16, 1999

Around Marshall

Alabama Governor Don Seigleman cuts the ribbon marking the dedication of the Saturn V rocket replica that was...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1926
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Jul 10, 2008

KSC-08pd1926

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Tile Shop at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a United Space Alliance technician checks...

KSC
NASA image: Expedition 43 Crew Haircuts
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Mar 25, 2015

Expedition 43 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 43 Russian Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) gets his hair cut at...

HQ
NASA image: Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony
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Jun 9, 2023

Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony

In view is the upgraded eastbound span of the Indian River Bridge leading to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

KSC
NASA image: Inside KSC! for April 9, 2021
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Apr 9, 2021

Inside KSC! for April 9, 2021

Representatives from Kennedy Space Center, the visitor complex, NASA’s Launch Services Program, United Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1668
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Nov 8, 2000

KSC-00pp1668

The audience applauds and enjoys the official opening of the E&O Building as the new site of the Expendable Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Mongolian Prime Minister and NASA Deputy Administrator Meet
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Aug 4, 2023

Mongolian Prime Minister and NASA Deputy Administrator Meet

NASA Earth Science Division Director Karen St. Germain, far right, talks with Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3144
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Nov 6, 2007

KSC-07pd3144

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin's dorsal fin cuts through the water in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1588
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05pd-1588

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Donald Gordon, manager of the Avionics Lab at NASA Kennedy Space Center, displays a...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc223
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Jan 22, 1998

KSC-98pc223

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-00pp1245
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Sep 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1245

KSC Director Roy Bridges (center) and guests view the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00182
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May 28, 2004

KSC-04-S-00182

Aura will lift off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California aboard a Delta II launch vehicle. The spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1925
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Jul 10, 2008

KSC-08pd1925

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Tile Shop at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a United Space Alliance technician checks...

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

Cancer Moonshot Event at NASA Headquarters

Mission patches are seen on NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen's flight suit during an event with NASA and the Department...

HQ
NASA image: Cerberus Fossae
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Mar 4, 2020

Cerberus Fossae

Today's VIS image shows a section of Cerberus Fossae. Located southeast of the Elysium Planitia volcanic complex,...

JPL
NASA image: Expedition 43 Crew Haircuts
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Mar 25, 2015

Expedition 43 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 43 Russian Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) gets his hair cut at...

HQ
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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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