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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: INSAR Images Hawaii Kilauea Volcano
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Mar 10, 2011

INSAR Images Hawaii Kilauea Volcano

This satellite interferometric synthetic aperture radar image using COSMO-SkyMed radar data, depicts the relative...

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NASA image: Images of Gale #26
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May 9, 2013

Images of Gale #26

Backtracking a bit, this image from NASA Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows the large channel in the upper left of the...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Traverse Map Through Sol 43
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Sep 19, 2012

Curiosity Traverse Map Through Sol 43

This map shows the route driven by NASA Mars rover Curiosity through the 43rd Martian day, or sol, of the rover...

JPL
NASA image: ASTER Tracks Continuing Popocatepetl Eruption
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Apr 27, 2012

ASTER Tracks Continuing Popocatepetl Eruption

NASA Terra spacecraft shows Popocatepetl, the nearly 18.000-foot-high volcano about 40 miles southeast of Mexico...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00046
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Feb 28, 2006

KSC-06-S-00046

The Air Force begins a refurbishment project at Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, starting with the removal of the lamp room.

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NASA image: Original MSC Site Photograph
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Mar 1, 1962

Original MSC Site Photograph

S62-00631 (March 1962) --- Area photograph of Site 1, Manned Spacecraft Center, at Clear Lake, prior to start of...

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NASA image: Original MSC Site Photograph - TX
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Jan 1, 1965

Original MSC Site Photograph - TX

S62-00632 (March 1962) --- Area photograph of Site 1, Manned Spacecraft Center, at Clear Lake, prior to start of...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-4 - KSC
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Jul 6, 1982

LAUNCH - STS-4 - KSC

Launch views of the Columbia from Pad 39A starting the STS-4 Mission, 06/27/1982. KSC, FL

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NASA image: X-56A Has a Busy Control Room
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Sep 6, 2018

X-56A Has a Busy Control Room

Chris Miller, who was test conductor on this X-56 A flight, prepares for the start of the mission.

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NASA image: 1401368
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Sep 27, 2014

1401368

A MODEL ROCKET SIGNALS THE START OF THE ANNUAL RACIN' THE STATION DUATHLON AT THE MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER SEPT. 27

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1950-A-15464
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Aug 15, 1950

ARC-1950-A-15464

Aileron control; EYF-84 (No. 559488) airplane, differential pressure. The P-84A had a climbing tendency starting at...

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NASA image: DAVID OSBORNE CHECKS PRECISION MACHINING OF MSA FLIGHT HARDWARE
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Sep 22, 2016

DAVID OSBORNE CHECKS PRECISION MACHINING OF MSA FLIGHT HARDWARE

DAVID OSBORNE, MACHINIST WITH AERIE AEROSPACE LLC, MEASURES HOLE SPREAD PRIOR TO START OF PRECISION MACHINING OF MSA...

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2025e007242
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Nov 8, 2024

jsc2025e007242

BioServe’s BioCells a the start of the experiment for the expansion of the cells over 3 passages. (Credit: BioServe)

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NASA image: Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's completed Orion spacecraft begins its trip from the Launch...

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NASA image: Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's completed Orion spacecraft begins its trip from the Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Chamitoff egresses Crew Lock at the start of EVA 1
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May 20, 2011

Chamitoff egresses Crew Lock at the start of EVA 1

ISS027-E-034394 (20 May 2011) --- Attired in his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit, NASA astronaut Greg...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: How It Started: 10/30/2020
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Oct 29, 2020

Space to Ground: How It Started: 10/30/2020

We celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Expedition 1 launch, and look forward to a new launch date for SpaceX...

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NASA image: Life Starting Materials Found in Dusty Disk
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Dec 20, 2005

Life Starting Materials Found in Dusty Disk

This graph, or spectrum, from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope tells astronomers that some of the most basic ingredients...

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NASA image: Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast
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Oct 12, 2024

Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation and share NASA Stennis’ rich history of propulsion...

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NASA image: Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast
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Oct 12, 2024

Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation and share NASA Stennis’ rich history of propulsion...

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NASA image: Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast
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Oct 12, 2024

Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation and share NASA Stennis’ rich history of propulsion...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: A Successful Mission Starts With Nutrition
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Apr 3, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: A Successful Mission Starts With Nutrition

The relationship between a successful exploration mission and balanced nutrition is vital in the extreme vastness of...

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NASA image: GLOBE Observer Land Cover: Getting Started
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May 30, 2019

GLOBE Observer Land Cover: Getting Started

Nearly every aspect of our lives is fundamentally tied to the land on which we live. The homes that shelter us are...

GSFC
NASA image: Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast
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Oct 12, 2024

Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation and share NASA Stennis’ rich history of propulsion...

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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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