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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-2009-2006
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2006

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare an Aronson table to receive NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: Swirls and Shadows
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May 4, 2015

Swirls and Shadows

Saturn's surface is painted with swirls and shadows. Each swirl here is a weather system, reminding us of how...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pc0157
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Feb 7, 1999

KSC-99pc0157

In the late morning light at Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Cananveral Air Station, the fixed utility tower (right) casts a...

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NASA image: Rhea in Relief
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Apr 20, 2015

Rhea in Relief

Surface features on Rhea -- mostly impact craters in this image -- are thrown into sharp relief thanks to long...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-2802
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Apr 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2802

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare for installation of...

KSC
NASA image: Gusev Crater
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Mar 13, 2003

Gusev Crater

This mosaic of daytime infrared images of Gusev Crater, taken by NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft, has been draped over...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-00pp0215
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Feb 10, 2000

KSC-00pp0215

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1458
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Jun 8, 2007

KSC-07pp1458

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shrubbery is cast in shadow as the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis lights up the sky...

KSC
NASA image: Change Observed in Martian Sand Dune
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Nov 16, 2015

Change Observed in Martian Sand Dune

This animation flips back and forth between views taken in 2010 and 2014 of a Martian sand dune at the edge of Mount...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 15, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-012110 (15 June 2014) --- Coastlines of the southern Baltic Sea are featured in this image photographed by...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-71465 (27 Aug. 2006) --- Bajo Nuevo Reef in the western Caribbean Sea is featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2010
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2010

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., an overhead crane lowers NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2004
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2004

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians moved the stand with NASA's Lunar...

KSC
NASA image: Stormy Day at Jupiter
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May 19, 2017

Stormy Day at Jupiter

Small bright clouds dot Jupiter's entire south tropical zone in this image acquired by JunoCam on NASA's Juno...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-2161
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Mar 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2161

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians secure NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

KSC
NASA image: Earth observation
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Aug 31, 2014

Earth observation

ISS040-E-113700 (31 Aug. 2014) --- This panorama view, photographed by an Expedition 40 crew member on the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2808
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Apr 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2808

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the solar array panel...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2812
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Apr 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2812

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare to install the solar...

KSC
NASA image: Crescent Mimas
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Sep 15, 2014

Crescent Mimas

A thin sliver of Mimas is illuminated, the long shadows showing off its many craters, indicators of the moon's...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01padig-262
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Aug 8, 2001

KSC-01padig-262

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights surrounding Launch Pad 39A create shadows from Space Shuttle Discovery after...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2814
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Apr 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2814

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2002
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2002

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2003
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2003

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., a technician attaches cables to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2811
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Apr 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2811

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians move the solar array panel...

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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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