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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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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's central east coast, an HH-60G...

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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Off Florida's central east coast, a member of the rescue team in a training exercise, known...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1342
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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in the Mode VIII exercise being conducted at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., get...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1367
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, are successfully launched...

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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Representatives of the 301st Rescue Squadron demonstrate the use of rescue equipment on the...

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NASA image: View of southeastern Washington State
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Aug 30, 1973

View of southeastern Washington State

SL3-22-0214 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of southeastern Washington State as photographed from Earth...

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May 11, 2020

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U.S. CARGO SHIP DEPARTS THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Three months after arriving at the International Space...

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NASA image: iss060m262391414_SpaceX_Dragon_undocking_2019_0827
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Aug 27, 2019

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SPACEX COMMERCIAL CARGO SHIP DEPARTS THE STATION FOR ITS RETURN TO EARTH The uncrewed SpaceX Dragon cargo craft...

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NASA image: View of Mediterranean coastal area of southeastern France
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Jul 30, 1973

View of Mediterranean coastal area of southeastern France

SL3-40-077 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Mediterranean coastal area of southeastern France as...

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Jan 25, 2000

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At Launch Complex 34, Cape Canaveral Air Station, several studies are under way for groundwater cleanup of...

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NASA image: View of western portion of the Republic of Panama on Isthmus of Panama
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Aug 30, 1973

View of western portion of the Republic of Panama on Isthmus of Panama

SL3-27-224 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the western portion of the Republic of Panama on the Isthmus...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1369
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An Air Force HC-130 rescue tanker flies over the target area off Florida's central east...

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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, wait for a support boat off...

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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A representative of the 301st Rescue Squadron demonstrates rescue equipment that is used by...

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NASA image: iss060m262491743_2019_06_Soyuz_MS-14_Undocking
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Sep 6, 2019

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UNCREWED RUSSIAN SOYUZ SPACECRAFT DEPARTS THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION An uncrewed Russian Soyuz spacecraft, the...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab
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Aug 1, 1973

View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab

SL3-28-059 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area as photographed...

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Jan 25, 2000

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At Launch Complex 34, representatives from environmental and Federal agencies head for the block house during...

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Apr 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency helicopter pilots ensure all is clear...

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NASA image: Eastern Iowa, Northwestern Illinois
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Jun 22, 1973

Eastern Iowa, Northwestern Illinois

SL2-10-250 (May-June 1973) --- A vertical view of eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois, as photographed from...

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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, are successfully launched...

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NASA image: Official STS-67 preflight crew portrait
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Dec 1, 1994

Official STS-67 preflight crew portrait

STS067-S-002 (December 1994) --- Five NASA astronauts and two payload specialists from the private sector have been...

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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's central east coast, a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1373
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A U.S. Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon jet flies over a rescue boat during a training exercise,...

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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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