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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 Scientists Trek the South Pole
Video
Dec 14, 2017

NASA Scientists Trek the South Pole

With extreme cold-weather gear, scientific instruments, and two tank-like snow machines called PistenBullys, they...

GSFC
NASA image: The 88-South Antarctic Traverse: B-Roll 1
Video
Mar 30, 2018

The 88-South Antarctic Traverse: B-Roll 1

With extreme cold-weather gear, scientific instruments, and two tank-like snow machines called PistenBullys, NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: Through Smoke and Fire, NASA Searches for Answers
Video
Jul 11, 2019

Through Smoke and Fire, NASA Searches for Answers

NASA satellites reveal a world marked by fire: a global patchwork of flame and smoke driven by the seasons and...

GSFC
NASA image: The 88-South Antarctic Traverse: B-Roll 2
Video
Mar 30, 2018

The 88-South Antarctic Traverse: B-Roll 2

With extreme cold-weather gear, scientific instruments, and two tank-like snow machines called PistenBullys, NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: ECN-22193
Image
Dec 22, 1982

ECN-22193

A close-up photo of the spin chute mounted on the rear fuselage of the AFTI F-16, a safety device designed to...

AFRC
NASA image: ECN-23100
Image
Apr 1, 1983

ECN-23100

An early (1983) photograph of the AFTI F-16 team, commemorating the aircraft's 50th flight. It shows the initial...

AFRC
NASA image: EC89-0016-20
Image
Jan 19, 1989

EC89-0016-20

This photo depicts the AFTI F-16 in the configuration used midway through the program. The sensor pods were added to...

AFRC
NASA image: EC91-630-8
Image
Nov 22, 1991

EC91-630-8

The AFTI F-16 flying at high angle of attack, shown in the final configuration and paint finish. Dummy Sidewinder...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
Image
May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii

This is a deformation map of the south flank of Kilauea volcano on the big island of Hawaii, centered at 19.5...

JPL
NASA image: A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material
Video
May 30, 2014

A First for NASA's IRIS: Observing a Gigantic Eruption of Solar Material

A coronal mass ejection, or CME, surged off the side of the sun on May 9, 2014, and NASA's newest solar observatory...

GSFC
NASA image: Hurricane Matthew over Haiti seen by NASA MISR
Image
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...

JPL
NASA image: 50th Anniversary of NASA's OAO 2 Mission
Video
Dec 11, 2018

50th Anniversary of NASA's OAO 2 Mission

On Dec. 7, 1968, an Atlas-Centaur rocket carrying NASA’s heaviest and most ambitious uncrewed satellite to date...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
Image
Mar 15, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-162344 (15 March 2012) --- Ice floes along the Kamchatka coastline are featured in this image photographed...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0169
Image
Jan 13, 2006

KSC-06pd0169

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — In the Orbital Sciences Building 836 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5505
Image
Nov 5, 2010

KSC-2010-5505

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 crew prepares to depart NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3670
Image
Jul 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3670

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- The lantern room of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, with its modern...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0164
Image
Jan 12, 2006

KSC-06pd0164

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — In the Orbital Sciences Building 836 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0176
Image
Jan 16, 2006

KSC-06pd0176

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — In the Orbital Sciences Building 836 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5508
Image
Nov 5, 2010

KSC-2010-5508

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 Mission Specialist Nicole Stott prepares to depart NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3674
Image
Jul 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3674

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- The lantern room of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, with its modern...

KSC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Dec 2, 1990

Space Science

STS-35 lifted off December 2, 1990, at 1:19 am EST, aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia. Her crew of eight...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Feb 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

The International Space Station (ISS) Payload Operations Center (POC) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0186
Image
Jan 18, 2006

KSC-06pd0186

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Inside Orbital Sciences’ Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0179
Image
Jan 17, 2006

KSC-06pd0179

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers are moving the Space...

KSC
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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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