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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: STS-41G earth observations
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Oct 7, 1984

STS-41G earth observations

41G-39-044 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- "Flatirons", cumulonimbus clouds that have flattened out at a high altitude, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp2992
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As space shuttle Discovery roars into the sky, the twin columns of fire beneath the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6302
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising from fire and smoke, NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0283
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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-98, clouds of...

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NASA image: Glass Fire, September 27, 2020
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Oct 7, 2021

Glass Fire, September 27, 2020

Late in the evening on September 27, 2020 the Glass Fire ignited in the foothills of Napa Valley, California. The...

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NASA image: Fires in Central Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Fires in Central Africa

Widespread agricultural burning continues throughout central Africa. Smoke and fires in several countries were seen...

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NASA image: Tinder Fire in Arizona Viewed by NASA's MISR
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May 2, 2018

Tinder Fire in Arizona Viewed by NASA's MISR

On April 27, 2018, the Tinder Fire ignited in eastern Arizona near the Blue Ridge Reservoir, about 50 miles (80...

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NASA image: Multiple Aspects of the Southern California Wildfires as Seen by NASA's AVIRIS
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Dec 15, 2017

Multiple Aspects of the Southern California Wildfires as Seen by NASA's AVIRIS

NASA's Airborne Visible Infrared Imaging Spectrometer instrument (AVIRIS), flying aboard a NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00133
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May 20, 2005

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Tiffany Nail: You're about to get an inside look at the NOAA-N mission and find out what exciting things this...

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NASA image: Wave clouds over the Central African Republic
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Dec 8, 2017

Wave clouds over the Central African Republic

On January 27, 2016, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite passed...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 19, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-103496 (19 Aug. 2014) --- On an unusually cloud-free day at the height of the dry season in Amazonia,...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-235 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6902
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6902

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At ignition, flames and smoke from the engines begin liftoff of the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5378
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5378

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off of Launch Pad...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-237 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-100 (8 July 2011) --- Smoke and steam begin to billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis' main engines are...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4287
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smoke fills the air as the Project Morpheus...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1821
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Dec 7, 2001

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Delta II rocket appears to erupt from the undulating clouds of smoke below as...

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NASA image: STS117-S-029
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Jun 8, 2007

STS117-S-029

STS117-S-029 (8 June 2007) --- The drifting smoke plumes from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis (out of frame)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5833
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5833

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Trailing ribbons of steam and smoke, space shuttle Atlantis touches down for the final time...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6904
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6904

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Plumes of smoke surround of the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5661
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5661

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-234 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-229 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

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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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