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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: SL3-34-336
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Jul 1, 1973

SL3-34-336

SL3-34-336 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of a portion of northern California near the Pacific coast as...

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NASA image: NASA DC-8 Ground Support Technician Joe Niquette performs routine maintenance on the DC-8 aircraft in Punta Arenas, Chile
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Mar 17, 2004

NASA DC-8 Ground Support Technician Joe Niquette performs routine maintenance on the DC-8 aircraft in Punta Arenas, Chile

NASA DC-8 Ground Support Technician Joe Niquette performs routine maintenance on the DC-8 aircraft at Carlos Ibanez...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2252
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises, preparations are under way for the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft carrying space...

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NASA image: View of Island of Kyushu, Japan from Skylab
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Jan 7, 1974

View of Island of Kyushu, Japan from Skylab

SL4-139-3942 (7 Jan. 1974) --- This oblique view of the Island of Kyushu, Japan, was taken from the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: 61-mr4-51
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Jul 17, 1961

61-mr4-51

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- SUIT CHECK - Project Mercury pressure suit specialist Joe. W. Schidt adjusts a...

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NASA image: Haze over eastern China
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Oct 26, 2015

Haze over eastern China

On October 17, 2015, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Terra satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4466
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Jun 17, 2011

KSC-2011-4466

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun rises above the horizon casting a shimmering glow on space shuttle Atlantis standing...

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NASA image: Pilot Bill Brockett (left) and Chilean Air Force Captain Saez with school children in the cockpit of NASA Dryden's DC-8 flying laboratory
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Mar 10, 2004

Pilot Bill Brockett (left) and Chilean Air Force Captain Saez with school children in the cockpit of NASA Dryden's DC-8 flying laboratory

Pilot Bill Brockett (left) and Chilean Air Force Captain Saez with school children in the cockpit of NASA Dryden's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1331
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Apr 30, 2008

KSC-08pd1331

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a solid...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2040
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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at the base of the launch tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2),...

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NASA image: NASA Engineer and Technician Instrument Zero Gravity Spheres
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Aug 23, 1961

NASA Engineer and Technician Instrument Zero Gravity Spheres

An engineer and technician at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center install...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2062
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Oct 25, 2002

KSC-02pd2062

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A second stage is inserted into an interstage atop a Delta II rocket at NASA's Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6914
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6914

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from fire and smoke under a blue sky, NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery and Interior...

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NASA image: Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony
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Jun 9, 2023

Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony

A ribbon cutting ceremony on the upgraded eastbound span of the Indian River Bridge is held on June 9, 2023 near...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis takes flight from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 12, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-76 crew patch depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis and Russia's Mir Space Station as the space ships prepare...

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NASA image: Dr. Tom Mace talks with a student from Punta Arenas, Chile, during a tour of the DC-8 aircraft
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Mar 10, 2004

Dr. Tom Mace talks with a student from Punta Arenas, Chile, during a tour of the DC-8 aircraft

Dr. Tom Mace, NASA DFRC Director of Airborne Sciences, talks with a student from Punta Arenas, Chile, during a tour...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1526
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Jun 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and dust rising from the ground of Space Launch Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Oti Fossae - Arsia Mons
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Jun 28, 2022

Oti Fossae - Arsia Mons

The linear features in this VIS image are called Oti Fossae. Oti Fossae is located on the eastern flank of Arsia...

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NASA image: iss015-s-001a
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Nov 1, 2006

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ISS015-S-001A (Nov. 2006) --- The operational teamwork between human space flight controllers and the on-orbit crew...

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NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming
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Nov 8, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming

Is the frequency of extreme weather events a sign that global warming is gaining pace and exceeding predictions?...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1330
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Apr 30, 2008

KSC-08pd1330

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first solid rocket motor, or SRM, to arrive on Space Launch Complex 2 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6930
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6930

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from fire and smoke after liftoff, NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery and Interior...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 2, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-020276 (2 Aug. 2011) --- This photograph of polar mesospheric clouds was acquired at an altitude of just...

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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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