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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’s The Quiet Crew | Ray Castner
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Apr 14, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Ray Castner

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Ray Castner, NASA's propulsion lead for the Quesst mission. Ray has...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jay Brandon
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Jan 12, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jay Brandon

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet NASA's X-59 chief engineer Jay Brandon and learn about his role...

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NASA image: Mixed Reality Meets Quantum Science on the International Space Station
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Oct 25, 2021

Mixed Reality Meets Quantum Science on the International Space Station

Tease: NASA’s Cold Atom Lab – a quantum physics facility aboard the International Space Station – hosts multiple...

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NASA image: Engineers Complete 5th Green Run Test of Space Launch System Core Stage
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Sep 1, 2020

Engineers Complete 5th Green Run Test of Space Launch System Core Stage

Engineers have completed the fifth of eight Green Run tests on the core stage of NASA’s new Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Red Arcs on Tethys
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Jul 29, 2015

Red Arcs on Tethys

Unusual arc-shaped, reddish streaks cut across the surface of Saturn's ice-rich moon Tethys in this enhanced-color...

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NASA image: Sand Sources Near Athabasca Valles
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Oct 29, 2014

Sand Sources Near Athabasca Valles

This image captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a small channel cutting into young volcanic lavas in a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1572
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad the day after the Shuttle’s launch on Return...

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NASA image: iss066e023184
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Oct 29, 2021

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iss066e023184 (October 29, 2021) -- An astronaut cuts slices of red chile pepper during a taste test of chile...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1540
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Nov 6, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-88 Mission Specialists Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev (left) and James H. Newman...

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NASA image: Destination Mars Grand Opening
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Sep 18, 2016

Destination Mars Grand Opening

A ceremonial ribbon is cut for the opening of new Destination: Mars experience at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: ksc-2012-5713
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Oct 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Falcon 9 rocket cuts its way through the clouds over Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2879
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May 28, 2014

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

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NASA image: Stick-Shape, Rice-Size Features on Martian Rock "Haroldswick"
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Feb 8, 2018

Stick-Shape, Rice-Size Features on Martian Rock "Haroldswick"

The dark, stick-shaped features clustered on this Martian rock are about the size of grains of rice. This is a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1346
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Feb 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Special Rescue Operations firefighters with NASA Fire Rescue Services in the Protective...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc762
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May 1, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC payloads processing employees work to reservice the Microgravity Science...

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NASA image: iss066e023185
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Oct 29, 2021

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iss066e023185 (October 29, 2021) -- An astronaut cuts slices of red chile pepper during a taste test of chile...

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NASA image: Under Jupiter's Cloud Tops
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May 25, 2017

Under Jupiter's Cloud Tops

NASA's Juno spacecraft carries an instrument called the Microwave Radiometer, which examines Jupiter's atmosphere...

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

Parazynski during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4

ISS016-E-009180 (3 Nov. 2007) --- While anchored to a foot restraint on the end of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0408
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Feb 27, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility at KSC, technicians begin to peel away the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5713
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Oct 7, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Falcon 9 rocket cuts its way through the clouds over Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: Veg-03 J/K/L Prelaunch Prepartions for NG-13
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Jan 16, 2020

Veg-03 J/K/L Prelaunch Prepartions for NG-13

A research scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida cuts strips of seed film – a new seed handling...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1568
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storm clouds roll across the sky above and beyond Space Shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-4 - POST-FLIGHT (WASHINGTON, D.C.)
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Oct 1, 1974

SKYLAB (SL)-4 - POST-FLIGHT (WASHINGTON, D.C.)

S74-34046 (October 1974) --- Dr. James C. Fletcher, left, NASA Administrator, explains the formation of 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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