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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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Apr 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility, Space Florida president Steve...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0245
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Feb 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This immature red-shouldered hawk on the roadside at Kennedy Space Center appears to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0946
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Apr 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Noted physicist Stephen Hawking arrives at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0245
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Feb 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This immature red-shouldered hawk on the roadside at Kennedy Space Center appears to...

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NASA image: Laser Mapping The Earth
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Jun 9, 2014

Laser Mapping The Earth

NASA scientist Bryan Blair introduces a laser mapping sensor known as LVIS (the Land, Vegetation, and Ice Sensor),...

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NASA image: Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong
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Jan 15, 2025

Engineering Club Visits NASA Armstrong

Students examine the Global Hawk Fairing Load Test at the Experimental Fabrication Shop at NASA’s Armstrong Research...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0037-102
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Apr 7, 2010

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Construction of the new NASA Ames Green Building dubbed Sustainability Base located on the Ames Research Center...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0198-001
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Sep 27, 2002

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Sim Ops 2002 R&D report images; SHARP (Slender Hypersonic Aerodynamic Research Probe) CTV Crew Transfer Vehicle) CGI...

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NASA image: NASA Employees’ Careers Started as Interns
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Nov 29, 2022

NASA Employees’ Careers Started as Interns

Julio Treviño, lead operations engineer for NASA’s Global Hawk SkyRange project, stands in front of an F/A-18...

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NASA image: Artists Bob and Louise McCall in their studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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Jun 5, 2003

Artists Bob and Louise McCall in their studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Artists Bob and Louise McCall in their Paradise Valley, Arizona studio, in front of "Celebrating One Hundred Years...

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NASA image: Bob McCall signs the Centennial of Flight mural in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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Jun 5, 2003

Bob McCall signs the Centennial of Flight mural in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Artist Bob McCall signs the Centennial of Flight Mural in his Paradise Valley, Arizona Studio. The mural was created...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0150
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This young red-shouldered hawk perches on a roadside pole inside NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: How Students Study Hurricanes Along with NASA Researchers
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Aug 30, 2012

How Students Study Hurricanes Along with NASA Researchers

Science Educator Emily Schaller hosts a presentation about the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3 mission...

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NASA image: NASA Google Hangout Discusses What Fuels Hurricanes
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Jul 23, 2013

NASA Google Hangout Discusses What Fuels Hurricanes

The NASA communications team hosted a Google Hangout with the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3 mission...

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Oct 29, 2023

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iss070e015193 (Oct. 29, 2023) --- The gleaming Atlantic coast of North Carolina, from the cities of Kitty Hawk (far...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0430
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Mar 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This Red-Shouldered Hawk, perched on a utility pole at Kennedy Space Center, keeps an...

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NASA image: SSC-2004-03734
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Jul 26, 2004

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The Moon tree, planted on July 20, 2004 at NASA Stennis, is a descendant of seeds carried to the Moon and back by...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc13
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Jan 5, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An osprey perches on a treetop at Kennedy Space Center. This long-winged "fish hawk"...

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NASA image: Bob Mccall and NASA Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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Jun 5, 2003

Bob Mccall and NASA Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Bob Mccall and NASA Dryden Director Kevin Petersen stand by "Celebrating One Hundred Years of Powered Flight,...

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NASA image: JPL HAMSR Takes Hurricane Matthew Temperature
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Oct 7, 2016

JPL HAMSR Takes Hurricane Matthew Temperature

JPL's High-Altitude Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit Sounding Radiometer (HAMSR) instrument captured this...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0244
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Feb 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near a road at Kennedy Space Center, a red-shouldered hawk perches on a weathered tree...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0303
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This Broad-Winged Hawk is ready for flight from its perch on a utility pole at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0303
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This Broad-Winged Hawk is ready for flight from its perch on a utility pole at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 22, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-07842 (22 June 2003) --- This image, photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International...

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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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