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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: KSC-64C-861
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Apr 6, 1964

KSC-64C-861

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Mission Control Center, flight controllers work during the Gemini I mission, an...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 24, 1978

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 23, 1993

Around Marshall

Japanese Experimental Module testing in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4217
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4217

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Liz Warren, communications coordinator for the International Space Station program...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4223
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4223

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Public Affairs Officer George Diller speaks to about 45 of NASA’s social media...

KSC
NASA image: "Hidden Figures" Tour KSC
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Dec 12, 2016

"Hidden Figures" Tour KSC

During a tour for cast and crew members of the upcoming motion picture "Hidden Figures," Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: 2018 Chroniclers
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May 4, 2018

2018 Chroniclers

Craig Covault, left, and George Diller were honored as “Chroniclers” during an event at Kennedy Space Center’s NASA...

KSC
NASA image: "Hidden Figures" Tour KSC
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Dec 12, 2016

"Hidden Figures" Tour KSC

During a tour for cast and crew members of the upcoming motion picture "Hidden Figures," Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98PC-631
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May 19, 1998

KSC-98PC-631

A NASA railroad train moves past Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The space agency utilizes...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98PC-648
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May 22, 1998

KSC-98PC-648

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train moves past Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

A J-2 engine undergoes static firing. The J-2, developed under the direction of the Marshall Space Flight Center,...

MSFC
NASA image: 2018 Chroniclers
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May 4, 2018

2018 Chroniclers

Hortense Diggs, deputy director of Kennedy Space Center’s Office of Communication and Public Engagement, delivers...

KSC
NASA image: 2018 Chroniclers
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May 4, 2018

2018 Chroniclers

Craig Covault, left, and George Diller unveil their names on the “Chroniclers wall” during a gathering of the...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 24, 1991

Around Marshall

Two years prior to being used during a shuttle mission, the Transfer to Orbit System (TOS) is being demonstrated at...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 2, 1988

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis takes flight on its STS-27 mission, December 2, 1988, utilizing 375,000 pounds of thrust...

MSFC
NASA image: "Hidden Figures" Tour KSC
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Dec 12, 2016

"Hidden Figures" Tour KSC

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, right, provides a tour for cast and crew members of the upcoming motion...

KSC
NASA image: Northern California Fires
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Oct 31, 2017

Northern California Fires

The October fires in Northern California were some of the most destructive in the state's history. The burned area...

JPL
NASA image: Contact between Two Distinct Types of Bedrock Northwest of Hellas Planitia
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Jan 25, 2017

Contact between Two Distinct Types of Bedrock Northwest of Hellas Planitia

In this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is an old degraded crater that has undergone a complex history...

JPL
NASA image: Devastation from California's Largest Wildfire Seen in New NASA Satellite Image
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Jan 5, 2018

Devastation from California's Largest Wildfire Seen in New NASA Satellite Image

The Thomas Fire is the largest wildfire in California's recorded history. As of January 3, 2018, it was 93 percent...

JPL
NASA image: Artist Concept of Galaxy Evolution Explorer
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Dec 21, 2002

Artist Concept of Galaxy Evolution Explorer

The Galaxy Evolution Explorer was launched on April 28, 2003. Its mission is to study the shape, brightness, size...

JPL
NASA image: At the Head of a Kasei Valles Cataract
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Mar 25, 2015

At the Head of a Kasei Valles Cataract

On Earth, cataracts represent regions where a river's gradient increases enough to create so much turbulence, that...

JPL
NASA image: Crescent Mimas
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Sep 15, 2014

Crescent Mimas

A thin sliver of Mimas is illuminated, the long shadows showing off its many craters, indicators of the moon's...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Helicopter Team Witnesses Final Downlink
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Apr 16, 2024

Mars Helicopter Team Witnesses Final Downlink

Engineers working on NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter gathered together in a control room for one last time to...

JPL
NASA image: Crumpled Crater
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Mar 30, 2015

Crumpled Crater

It is no secret that Mercury's surface is scarred by abundant tectonic deformation, the vast majority of which is...

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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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