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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: NASA Science Live: On Ice [Episode 16]
Video
May 6, 2020

NASA Science Live: On Ice [Episode 16]

Join NASA ice experts as we discuss important science about Earth's icy regions, and how it can impact us here in...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1698
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1698

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

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NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 31
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Feb 1, 2017

Dawn XMO2 Image 31

The low angle of illumination brings this pair of nested craters near Ceres' south pole into sharp relief. The...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1080
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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – After being offloaded from the cargo plane, the shipping container holding the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1325
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Apr 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5246
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The clouds take on a rosy glow as the sun rises over the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 9, 2003

International Space Station (ISS)

This is the STS-115 insignia. This mission continued the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS) with the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2160
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Apr 18, 2014

KSC-2014-2160

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rises above the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape...

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NASA image: Ascraeus Mons Summit
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Jul 10, 2023

Ascraeus Mons Summit

This VIS image shows part of the summit of Ascraeus Mons. Ascraeus Mons is the northernmost and tallest of the three...

JPL
NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA

AS15-88-11866 (1 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, gives a military salute while standing...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0824
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Jun 30, 2000

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NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) rises into the blue sky from Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1701
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1701

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1695
Image
Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1695

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2591
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Sep 27, 2007

KSC-07pd2591

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against a backdrop of clouds on the horizon, the Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7650
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Nov 2, 2011

KSC-2011-7650

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Atlas V payload fairing containing NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft rises...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0825
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Jun 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0825

NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) rises into the blue sky from Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4937
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Aug 28, 2009

KSC-2009-4937

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and steam rise alongside space shuttle Discovery as it lifts off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3005
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May 24, 2012

KSC-2012-3005

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over the turn basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1296
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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1464
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from across the grassy marsh near Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Atlantis flees...

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NASA image: Java, Indonesia
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Jan 20, 1996

Java, Indonesia

STS072-737-012 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The astronauts photographed this view of Java, an Indonesian island. Java lies...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1065
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Apr 29, 2008

KSC-08pd1065

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The aircraft carrying the OSTM/Jason-2 spacecraft taxis past the Astrotech...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4231
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun rises over Launch Pad 39A and space shuttle Atlantis at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2623
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Sep 30, 2007

KSC-07pd2623

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch platform, passes by the turn basin in...

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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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