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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-99pc07
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Jan 3, 1999

KSC-99pc07

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a Roman candle, the exhaust from the Boeing Delta II rocket with the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc03
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Jan 3, 1999

KSC-99pc03

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle lifts off with NASA's Mars Polar Lander...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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Apr 12, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-012224 (12 April 2011) --- Sunset over western South America is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: Folded Rocks of Northwest Iran
Image
Sep 19, 2023

Folded Rocks of Northwest Iran

iss069-e-089946_lrg (09/19/2023) --- An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photograph of the...

JSC
NASA image: New Guinea volcano (Rabaul) as seen from STS-64
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Sep 29, 1994

New Guinea volcano (Rabaul) as seen from STS-64

STS064-116-064 (20 Sept. 1994) --- Near the end of the mission, the crew aboard space shuttle Discovery was able to...

JSC
NASA image: The Mountainous Shoreline of Sputnik Planum
Image
Dec 5, 2015

The Mountainous Shoreline of Sputnik Planum

In this highest-resolution image from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, great blocks of Pluto's water-ice crust appear...

JPL
NASA image: View of New Guinea Volcano as seen from STS-64
Image
Sep 20, 1994

View of New Guinea Volcano as seen from STS-64

STS064-116-055 (20 Sept. 1994) --- Near the end of its mission, the crew aboard space shuttle Discovery was able to...

JSC
NASA image: Where Does the Sand Come From?
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Oct 9, 2017

Where Does the Sand Come From?

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter (MRO) shows one possible place where sand grains are being...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Nov 17, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-010894 (17 Nov. 2007) --- Cosiguina Volcano, Nicaragua is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: Women Scientists
Image
Jan 5, 1959

Women Scientists

Women Scientists: Lucille Coltrane, Jean Clark Keating, Katherine Cullie Speegle, Doris "Dot" Lee, Ruth Whitman, and...

LRC
NASA image: Women Scientists
Image
Jan 5, 1959

Women Scientists

Women Scientists: Lucille Coltrane, Jean Clark Keating, Katherine Cullie Speegle, Doris 'Dot' Lee, Ruth Whitman, and...

LRC
NASA image: First Test Program in the NACA’s Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1944

First Test Program in the NACA’s Altitude Wind Tunnel

The Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) was the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

GRC
NASA image: Bell XP–59A Airacomet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1944

Bell XP–59A Airacomet in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

The secret test of the Bell YP–59A Airacomet in the spring of 1944 was the first investigation in the National...

GRC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
Image
Apr 23, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-027737 (23 April 2010) --- Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia is featured in this image photographed by an...

JSC
NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar as seen from STS-60

STS060-88-070 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This view shows sunglint in the Strait of Gibralter. In this photograph a high...

JSC
NASA image: EC95-42939-5
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Feb 2, 1995

EC95-42939-5

The support crew for the F-16A, the F-16XL no. 1, and the F-16 AFTI are, top row, left to right: Randy Weaver;...

AFRC
NASA image: Women Scientists
Image
Jan 5, 1959

Women Scientists

Women Scientists: Lucille Coltrane, Jean Clark Keating, Katherine Cullie Speegle, Doris 'Dot' Lee, Ruth Whitman, and...

LRC
NASA image: EC95-42939-3
Image
Feb 2, 1995

EC95-42939-3

The support crew for the F-16A, the F-16XL no. 1, and the F-16 AFTI are, top row, left to right: Randy Weaver;...

AFRC
NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9
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Jun 3, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-09985 (3 June 2004) --- The Ebro River Delta, located along the eastern coast of Spain, is featured in this...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jun 16, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-006136 (16 June 2010) --- Polar mesospheric clouds, illuminated by an orbital sunrise, are featured in this...

JSC
NASA image: Hurricane Matthew over Haiti seen by NASA MISR
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Oct 4, 2016

Hurricane Matthew over Haiti seen by NASA MISR

On the morning of October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew passed over the island nation of Haiti. A Category 4 storm, it...

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NASA image: EC95-42939-8
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Feb 2, 1995

EC95-42939-8

Photographed outside their hangar at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, part of Dryden's F-16...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
Image
Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

The Alta-X aircraft flies by the former space shuttle hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
Image
Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

The Alta-X aircraft flies at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, as part of the Advanced...

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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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