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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: KSC00pp0153
Image
Jan 20, 2000

KSC00pp0153

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the shallow waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, a roseate...

KSC
NASA image: Curiosity is Ready for Clay (Highlighted)
Image
Mar 22, 2018

Curiosity is Ready for Clay (Highlighted)

This mosaic taken by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover looks uphill at Mount Sharp, which Curiosity has been climbing....

JPL
NASA image: KSC00pp0151
Image
Jan 20, 2000

KSC00pp0151

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, a roseate spoonbill searches the water...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0365
Image
Mar 19, 1999

KSC-99pp0365

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two roseate spoonbills wade in the waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

KSC
NASA image: Curiosity is Ready for Clay
Image
Mar 22, 2018

Curiosity is Ready for Clay

This mosaic taken by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover looks uphill at Mount Sharp, which Curiosity has been climbing....

JPL
NASA image: KSC-00pp0151
Image
Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0151

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, a roseate spoonbill searches the water...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0364
Image
Mar 19, 1999

KSC-99pp0364

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A roseate spoonbill balancing on one leg is reflected in the waters of the Merritt...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0153
Image
Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0153

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the shallow waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, a roseate...

KSC
NASA image: Looking at Martian Salts and Clays
Image
Nov 27, 2018

Looking at Martian Salts and Clays

This 3D perspective view is a composite of both HiRISE and data from CRISM, another instrument onboard MRO. This...

JPL
NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew
Image
Oct 7, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew

ISS005-E-16729 (7 October 2002) --- Great Salt Lake, Utah, is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 5...

JSC
NASA image: Southeast India Flooding, Dec. 2015
Video
Apr 5, 2016

Southeast India Flooding, Dec. 2015

In early December 2015, a deluge of rain led to widespread flooding in southeastern India. One estimate, based on...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
Image
Jan 14, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-034228 (14 Jan. 2012) --- The Great Salt Lake in Utah serves as a striking visual marker for the Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-7018
Image
Aug 23, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-7018

P-34665 This false color Voyager 2 image of Neptune's satellite Triton, is a composite of three images taken through...

ARC
NASA image: iss072e098100
Image
Oct 23, 2024

iss072e098100

iss072e098100 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit is pictured setting up...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1248
Image
Jun 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1248

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs trailing behind is...

KSC
NASA image: Fluid Physics
Image
Jan 19, 2003

Fluid Physics

Expedition 6 astronaut Dr. Don Pettit photographed a cube shaped wire frame supporting a thin film made from a...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Sets up for "Science of Opportunity"
Image
Oct 23, 2024

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Sets up for "Science of Opportunity"

iss072e098102 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit is pictured setting up...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-02PD-0552
Image
Apr 7, 2002

KSC-02PD-0552

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Several Roseate Spoonbills take flight from a pond near KSC. The birds, named for...

KSC
NASA image: New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
Image
Sep 8, 2005

New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

JSC2005-E-37989 (8 September 2005)--- Extensive flooding of neighborhoods to the east of the 17th Street Canal (left...

JSC
NASA image: iss009e21112
Image
Sep 1, 2004

iss009e21112

ISS009-E-21112 (1 Sept. 2004) -- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, aboard the International Space Station at an...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0429
Image
Mar 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0429

This aerial view captures KSC's Launch Pad 39A, with the rotating service structure closed around Shuttle Atlantis....

KSC
NASA image: Material Science
Image
May 5, 2003

Material Science

As easy to read as a home pregnancy test, three Quantifiable Lateral Flow Assay (QLFA) strips used to test water for...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-135 Crew
Image
Jul 9, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the STS-135 Crew

S135-E-006466 (9 July 2011) --- As in the case of many previous space missions, the Great Salt Lake in Utah serves...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc15
Image
Jan 5, 1999

KSC-99pc15

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A roseate spoonbill feeds alongside a canal in the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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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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