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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-97pc142
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Jan 12, 1997

KSC-97pc142

Like a rising sun lighting up the night, the Space Shuttle Atlantis soars from Launch Pad 39B at 4:27:23 a.m. EST...

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NASA image: Layers in Danielson Crater
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Sep 5, 2019

Layers in Danielson Crater

This image shows sedimentary rock and sand within Danielson Crater, an impact crater 67 kilometers in diameter,...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-5586
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Oct 20, 2009

KSC-2009-5586

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6340
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6340

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: Dust Devil - Sol 25
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Aug 15, 1997

Dust Devil - Sol 25

This figure shows the signature of a dust devil that passed over the Pathfinder Lander on Sol 25. Since then we have...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-6357
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6357

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5703
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Oct 7, 2012

KSC-2012-5703

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon capsule secured atop rises into a vertical position between...

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NASA image: Swirling Dust in Gale Crater, Mars, Sol 1613
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Feb 27, 2017

Swirling Dust in Gale Crater, Mars, Sol 1613

This frame from a sequence of images shows a dust-carrying whirlwind, called a dust devil, on lower Mount Sharp...

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NASA image: NASA Researcher Andy Stofan Studying Fluid Sloshing
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Sep 23, 1960

NASA Researcher Andy Stofan Studying Fluid Sloshing

Andy Stofan views a small-scale tank built to study the sloshing characteristics of liquid hydrogen at the National...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6341
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6341

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6877
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6877

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises, in the distance, spotlights illuminate the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6985
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Sep 15, 2011

KSC-2011-6985

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A beautiful sun rises on Florida’s space coast as preparations are underway for mating the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3662
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Jul 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3662

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- As the sun rises, the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is silhouetted against the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5583
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Oct 20, 2009

KSC-2009-5583

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers ride on the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0885
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Apr 13, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the...

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NASA image: Silicate Crystal Formation in the Disk of an Erupting Star  Artist Concept
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May 13, 2009

Silicate Crystal Formation in the Disk of an Erupting Star Artist Concept

This artist's concept illustrates how silicate crystals like those found in comets can be created by an outburst...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Kennedy Space Center Florida NASA Causeway Bridge Replaceme
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Nov 27, 2023

NASA Kennedy Space Center Florida NASA Causeway Bridge Replaceme

In this aerial view, crews with Orion Marine Construction work to complete the westbound span of the Indian River...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0129
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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sun rises behind Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., where the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 8, 1998

International Space Station (ISS)

Designed by the STS-88 crew members, this patch commemorates the first assembly flight to carry United States-built...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6873
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6873

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from fire and smoke, the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket lifted off at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2795
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Jun 15, 2013

KSC-2013-2795

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – As the sun rises in the Mojave Desert in California, the Garvey Spacecraft Corporation's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6872
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6872

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from fire and smoke, the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket lifted off at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6347
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6347

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6384
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6384

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rises from its mobile launcher platform as its solid rocket boosters...

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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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