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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: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-198
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Jun 13, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-198

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-260
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Jul 18, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astromony) primary mirror coating completed at the Ames Vacuum Chamber...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-126
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May 2, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-126

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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Jun 5, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-245
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Jun 12, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-245

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0005-025
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Jan 14, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Ovservatory for Infrared Astronomy) visit to Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA: landing...

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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0286-12
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Jan 27, 1984

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C-141 KAO: Cornell University, FAR Infrared Interferometer mission directors console

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NASA image: NASA Dryden's two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation while conducting a pitot-static airspeed calibration check near Edwards Air Force Base
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Sep 26, 2007

NASA Dryden's two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation while conducting a pitot-static airspeed calibration check near Edwards Air Force Base

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's two T-38A Talon mission support aircraft flew together for the first time on...

AFRC
NASA image: Artemis II Launch
Image
Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

In this black and white infrared image, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden's two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation while conducting a pitot-static airspeed calibration check near Edwards Air Force Base
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Sep 26, 2007

NASA Dryden's two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation while conducting a pitot-static airspeed calibration check near Edwards Air Force Base

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's two T-38A Talon mission support aircraft flew together for the first time on...

AFRC
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: SpaceX Crew-3 Launch
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Nov 10, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Launch

In this black and white infrared image, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden's two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation while conducting a pitot-static airspeed calibration check near Edwards Air Force Base
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Sep 26, 2007

NASA Dryden's two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation while conducting a pitot-static airspeed calibration check near Edwards Air Force Base

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's two T-38A Talon mission support aircraft flew together for the first time on...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Dryden's two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation while conducting a pitot-static airspeed calibration check near Edwards Air Force Base
Image
Sep 26, 2007

NASA Dryden's two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation while conducting a pitot-static airspeed calibration check near Edwards Air Force Base

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's two T-38A Talon mission support aircraft flew together for the first time on...

AFRC
NASA image: View of the Columbia's open payload bay
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Nov 13, 1981

View of the Columbia's open payload bay

STS002-13-208 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- This clear view of the aft section of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: NEOWISE: Legacy of NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope
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Aug 1, 2024

NEOWISE: Legacy of NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope

The NEOWISE mission, NASA’s asteroid-hunting space telescope, is retiring in summer 2024 after over a decade of...

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NASA image: Birmingham and central Alabama area seen in Earth Resources Exp. Package
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Feb 1, 1974

Birmingham and central Alabama area seen in Earth Resources Exp. Package

SL4-93-153 (February 1974) --- A vertical view of the Birmingham and central Alabama area is seen in this Skylab 4...

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NASA image: Kennedy Space Center and the Florida Atlantic coast area
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Feb 1, 1974

Kennedy Space Center and the Florida Atlantic coast area

SL4-93-167 (February 1974) --- A vertical view of the Kennedy Space Center and the Florida Atlantic coast area is...

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NASA image: A Whirlpool 'Warhol' Shows Galaxy in Different Light
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Jun 26, 2019

A Whirlpool 'Warhol' Shows Galaxy in Different Light

These four panels show the Whirlpool galaxy — which is actually a pair of galaxies also known as Messier 51 and NGC...

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NASA image: More Dunes in IR
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Mar 10, 2017

More Dunes in IR

This infrared image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft covers a large swath of Terra Cimmeria, including...

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NASA image: Dawn VIR Images of Ceres
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Apr 13, 2015

Dawn VIR Images of Ceres

These images, from Dawn's visible and infrared mapping spectrometer (VIR), highlight two regions on Ceres containing...

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NASA image: Charting Ingredients for Life
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Jul 27, 2005

Charting Ingredients for Life

This graph, or spectrum, from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, charts light from a faraway galaxy located 10 billion...

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NASA image: ASTER Images Merapi Continuing Eruption
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Nov 18, 2010

ASTER Images Merapi Continuing Eruption

This thermal infrared image from NASA Terra spacecraft of Merapi continuing eruption has been processed to reveal...

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NASA image: Color Map of Ceres Elliptical Projection
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Mar 22, 2016

Color Map of Ceres Elliptical Projection

This global map elliptical map from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows the surface of Ceres in enhanced color, encompassing...

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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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