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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: POINTER: A Beacon In The Dark
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Dec 13, 2021

POINTER: A Beacon In The Dark

New technology being developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Department of Homeland Security Science...

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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — From between lightning masts surrounding the launch pad, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0092
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the NASA News Center, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the...

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Mar 21, 2006

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ISS012-E-21250 (2 March 2006) --- Dust and smog in northeast China are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Central Sumatra, Indonesia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Central Sumatra, Indonesia

This is a radar image of the central part of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia that shows how the tropical...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 6, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-78295 (6 Sept. 2006) --- Haze in the Po River Valley of Italy is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0103
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — From between lightning masts surrounding the launch pad, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0094
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4324
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4328
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1874
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trailing smoke and fire, an Atlas V launch vehicle, 19 stories tall, with a two-ton...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4327
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0099
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — From among four lightning masts surrounding the launch pad, NASA’s New Horizons...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0100
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Into a cloud-scattered blue sky, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars off the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp0106
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — With the blue Atlantic Ocean as backdrop, smoke and steam fill the launch pad, at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4325
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4329
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1879
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trailing smoke and fire, the 19-stories-tall Atlas V launch vehicle, with a two-ton...

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NASA image: Portugal's Madeira Island Fire Raging
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Dec 8, 2017

Portugal's Madeira Island Fire Raging

Smoke from several large fires burning on Portugal's Madeira Island were seen blowing over the Atlantic Ocean on...

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NASA image: Oil Fires in Libya
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Dec 8, 2017

Oil Fires in Libya

The oil refinery fires in Libya that were started by attacks on oil terminals in Libya in very early January...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4323
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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first free flight of the Project Morpheus prototype lander was conducted at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Hubble Spies a Loopy Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Spies a Loopy Galaxy

This NASA Hubble Space Telescope photo of NGC 7714 presents an especially striking view of the galaxy's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1822
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Feb 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Touchdown is evidenced by the streams of smoke trailing space shuttle Endeavour as it makes...

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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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