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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: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Aug 25, 2009

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-034693 (25 Aug. 2009) --- Lake Erepecu and Rio Trombetas in Brazil are featured in this sun glint image...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5819
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5819

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A "towback" vehicle slowly pulls space shuttle Atlantis toward the open door of Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5816
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5816

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A "towback" vehicle slowly pulls space shuttle Atlantis toward Orbiter Processing Facility-2...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1494
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Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1494

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5749
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5749

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Convoy Command Center vehicle is positioned near space shuttle Atlantis on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1836
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Jul 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Around Launch Pad 39A, photographers pick their spot to snap shots of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: n/a
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Apr 1, 1991

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This photograph shows the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory (GRO) being deployed by the Remote Manipulator System (RMS)...

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NASA image: Best-Ever Snapshot of a Black Hole's Jets
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Dec 8, 2017

Best-Ever Snapshot of a Black Hole's Jets

NASA image release May 20, 2011 To see a really cool video related to this image go here:...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1504
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Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1504

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) to complete...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1499
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Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1499

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 14, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians attach the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to assembly with Little Joe launcher, August 20,...

LARC
NASA image: TESS Discovers Its Tiniest World To Date
Video
Jun 27, 2019

TESS Discovers Its Tiniest World To Date

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has discovered a world between the sizes of Mars and Earth...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5826
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5826

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis glides into position...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 18, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians adjust the rocket motor during the attachment of the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to...

LARC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Jun 3, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-006563 (3 June 2009) --- Mount Tambora Volcano, Sumbawa Island in Indonesia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Hubble Spies Spiral Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spies Spiral Galaxy

Spiral galaxy NGC 3274 is a relatively faint galaxy located over 20 million light-years away in the constellation of...

GSFC
NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe launcher
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Aug 18, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe launcher

Technicians adjust the rocket motor during the attachment of the escape tower to the Mercury capsule prior to...

LARC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5821
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5821

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A "towback" vehicle slowly pulls space shuttle Atlantis toward the empty bay of Orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1493
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Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1493

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter drag chute deploys after the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis lands on...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 1, 2001

Space Science

The Gravity Probe B (GP-B) payload was hoisted by crane to the transportation truck in the W.W. Hansen Experimental...

MSFC
NASA image: Puget Sound, Seattle, WA, USA, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Sep 20, 1992

Puget Sound, Seattle, WA, USA, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

STS047-151-488 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- In this large format camera image, the forested Cascade Range appears along...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1497
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Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1497

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter drag chute deploys after the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis lands on...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Storms Affecting the Western U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Storms Affecting the Western U.S.

Extreme rain events have been affecting California and snow has blanketed the Pacific Northwest. This visible image...

GSFC
NASA image: Curiosity Self-Portrait at Martian Sand Dune
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Jan 29, 2016

Curiosity Self-Portrait at Martian Sand Dune

This self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at "Namib Dune," where the rover's activities...

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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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