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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: Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields
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Dec 12, 2016

Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields

As Earth warms, much of the extra heat is stored in the planet’s ocean – but monitoring the magnitude of that heat...

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NASA image: Saturn's Rings Are Disappearing
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Dec 17, 2018

Saturn's Rings Are Disappearing

This video explores how Saturn is losing its rings at a rapid rate, and what that also reveals about the planet's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3404
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Aug 1, 2014

KSC-2014-3404

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle is...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Feb 1, 2004

Space Science

Labs on chips are manufactured in many shapes and sizes and can be used for numerous applications, from medical...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 18, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

A construction trailer damaged by Hurricane Matthew is seen in front of the Mobile Launcher within the Launch...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 26, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

Following Hurricane Matthew, repairs have been made to the roof of the Operations Support Building (OSB) II in the...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials speak to media about efforts...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to the...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 26, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

Following Hurricane Matthew, repairs have been made to the roof of the Operations Support Building (OSB) II in the...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bob Holl, chief of the Kennedy Damage...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 18, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

A damaged construction trailer and several pieces of associated debris, aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, are seen...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 18, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew tore away a section of wall on a support building in the Launch Complex 39 area at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

The roof of the Operations Support Building I is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Olympica Fossae
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Apr 12, 2018

Olympica Fossae

Olympica Fossae is a complex channel located on the volcanic plains between Alba Mons and Olympus Mons. The...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

Launch Complex 39B is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday. The survey...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

The Launch Complex 39 area is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday....

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 18, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

A damaged construction trailer and several pieces of associated debris, aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, are seen in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1246
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A pair of stilts meet near their nest in a marsh near KSC, which shares a boundary with...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 18, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

A construction helmet and staircase, both relocated by Hurricane Matthew, is seen in front of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 18, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

Siding damage caused by Hurricane Matthew is seen inside a support building in the Launch Complex 39 area at NASA's...

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NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 18, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

Ceiling and furniture damage caused by Hurricane Matthew is seen inside a support building in the Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

A support building is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday. The survey...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey
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Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Damage Survey

The Beach House is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday. The survey...

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NASA image: STS-41G earth observations
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Oct 12, 1984

STS-41G earth observations

41G-34-098 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- Strait of Gibraltar and western Mediterranean photographed sunglint. Sun reflection...

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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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