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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: Erosion of the Edge of the South Polar Layered Deposits
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May 22, 2017

Erosion of the Edge of the South Polar Layered Deposits

This image is an oblique view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter of the sloping edge of the stack of icy layers...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1661
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Jul 23, 2005

KSC-05pd-1661

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is slowly lifted into the upper expanse of the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1662
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Jul 23, 2005

KSC-05pd-1662

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is slowly lifted into the upper expanse of the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

KSC
NASA image: Deployment of the P4 Truss FWD SAW during Expedition 13 and STS-115 EVA Joint Operations
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Sep 14, 2006

Deployment of the P4 Truss FWD SAW during Expedition 13 and STS-115 EVA Joint Operations

S115-E-05996 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

JSC
NASA image: EC02-0294-2
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Dec 19, 2002

EC02-0294-2

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew
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Apr 20, 2017

View of the ISS stack as seen during the fly-around by the STS-96 crew

S96-E-5218 (3 June 1999) --- Partially silhouetted over clouds and a wide expanse of ocean waters, the unmanned...

JSC
NASA image: Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa
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Jan 19, 1993

Arid Coastal Plain, Southern Somalia, Africa

STS054-152-001 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- View southeastward across the northern, arid coastal plain of Somalia from Dhul...

JSC
NASA image: Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations
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Sep 14, 2006

Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

S115-E-06052 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

JSC
NASA image: iss059e013388
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Apr 8, 2019

iss059e013388

iss059e013388 (April 8, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain is suited up in the U.S. Quest airlock preparing to...

JSC
NASA image: The Persian Gulf region is illuminated beneath a bright yellow-green airglow
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Oct 25, 2025

The Persian Gulf region is illuminated beneath a bright yellow-green airglow

iss073e0982720 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- The Persian Gulf region—from Oman to the United Arab Emirates, with Iran's...

JSC
NASA image: Deployment of the P4 Truss SAW during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations
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Sep 15, 2006

Deployment of the P4 Truss SAW during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

S115-E-06184 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

JSC
NASA image: iss059e013383
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Apr 8, 2019

iss059e013383

iss059e013383 (April 8, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain is suited up in the U.S. Quest airlock preparing to...

JSC
NASA image: iss050e042164
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Feb 13, 2017

iss050e042164

iss050e042164 (02/13/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson (right) and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas...

JSC
NASA image: Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day
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Feb 22, 2018

Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day

NASA engineer Krista Shaffer, left, speaks to Rachel Power of NASA’s Digital Expansion to Engage the Public (DEEP)...

KSC
NASA image: The coastlines of Colombia and Venezuela illuminated by city lights
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Sep 21, 2025

The coastlines of Colombia and Venezuela illuminated by city lights

iss073e0854494 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- The coastlines of Colombia and Venezuela (left), illuminated by city lights, are...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2023

Earth Observation

iss069e053745 (August 3, 2023) -- The South Bay Salt Ponds in the city of Newark, California show their vivid red...

JSC
NASA image: EC03-0293-06
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Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-06

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: iss047e135573
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May 28, 2016

iss047e135573

ISS047e135573 (05/28/2016) --- Expedition 47 astronauts Jeff Williams (left) and Timothy Kopra (middle) of NASA,...

JSC
NASA image: P4 Truss FWD SAW during Expedition 13 and STS-115 EVA Joint Operations
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Sep 14, 2006

P4 Truss FWD SAW during Expedition 13 and STS-115 EVA Joint Operations

S115-E-05999 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00PP-0436
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC-00PP-0436

The water-surrounded expanse of KSC is obvious in this aerial photo. At the center front is the Shuttle Landing...

KSC
NASA image: EC02-0294-4
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Dec 19, 2002

EC02-0294-4

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: A Tapestry of Lunar Landmarks
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Apr 6, 2026

A Tapestry of Lunar Landmarks

art002e012261 (April 6, 2026) - Multiple lunar landmarks come into view in this image, many of which were...

JSC
NASA image: Italy’s darkened Po Valley contrasts with the brighter city lights that surround the region
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May 2, 2026

Italy’s darkened Po Valley contrasts with the brighter city lights that surround the region

iss074e0546698 (May 2, 2026) --- Italy’s darkened Po Valley contrasts with the brighter city lights that surround...

JSC
NASA image: Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1948

Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The sign near the entrance of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Flight Propulsion Research...

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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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