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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: Comet ISON Streaks Toward the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet ISON Streaks Toward the Sun

Date: 19 Nov 2013 Comet ISON shows off its tail in this three-minute exposure taken on 19 Nov. 2013 at 6:10 a.m....

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NASA image: Oct. 9 Hubble View of ISON
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Dec 8, 2017

Oct. 9 Hubble View of ISON

On Oct. 9, 2013, Hubble observed comet ISON once again, when it was inside the orbit of Mars, about 177 million...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00316
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Dec 5, 2005

KSC-05-S-00316

My name is Sam Yunis. I am a vibrations analyst in KSC's Launch Service Program. Vibration analysis involves...

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NASA image: Fires in San Diego County Blazing
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Dec 8, 2017

Fires in San Diego County Blazing

The single fire that ignited and split into nine separate fires still blazes in Southern California today....

GSFC
NASA image: STS-68 radar image: Glasgow, Missouri
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Oct 7, 1994

STS-68 radar image: Glasgow, Missouri

STS068-S-055 (7 October 1994) --- This is a false-color L-Band image of an area near Glasgow, Missouri, centered at...

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NASA image: Great Lakes, No Clouds
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Dec 8, 2017

Great Lakes, No Clouds

NASA image acquired August 28, 2010 Late August 2010 provided a rare satellite view of a cloudless summer day over...

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NASA image: Three Views of Pluto
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Jul 6, 2015

Three Views of Pluto

New Horizons' Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) obtained these three images of Pluto between July 1-3 ,2015,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0319
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Mar 24, 1999

KSC-99pp0319

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-96 Mission Specialist Julie Payette, with the Canadian Space Agency,...

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NASA image: Mareotis Fossae
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Jun 13, 2023

Mareotis Fossae

The linear features in this VIS image are called Mareotis Fossae. They are part of a huge region of graben that...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-3670
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Jul 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3670

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- The lantern room of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, with its modern...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00294
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Aug 6, 2004

KSC-04-S-00294

On July 20, 1969, the world watched in awe as humans made history on the Moon. Thirty-five years ago, Apollo 11...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0477
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Apr 7, 2000

KSC00pp0477

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a break in Terminal Countdown Demonstration (TCDT) activities, the STS-101 crew...

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae
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May 17, 2023

Cerberus Fossae

Today's VIS image shows a section of Cerberus Fossae. Cerberus Fossae are located in Elysium Planitia, southeast of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3674
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Jul 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3674

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- The lantern room of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, with its modern...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2485
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Apr 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2485

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Dawn breaks at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, revealing the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1983

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph was taken during the final assembly phase of the Space Shuttle light weight external tanks (LWT) 5,...

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NASA image: Sirenum Fossae
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Jan 7, 2022

Sirenum Fossae

The linear features in this VIS image are tectonic graben. These graben are called Sirenum Fossae. Graben are formed...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-2441
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Apr 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2441

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery to its new home taxis down...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1342
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1342

Taking a break during emergency egress training at Launch Pad 39B are (left to right) STS-103 Mission Specialists...

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NASA image: Tantalus Fossae
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Jul 28, 2023

Tantalus Fossae

Today's VIS image shows a portion of Tantalus Fossae. The linear features are tectonic graben. Graben are formed by...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-2440
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Apr 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2440

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery to its new home taxis down...

KSC
NASA image: Informal portrait of STS-71/Mir cosmonauts and astronauts
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Oct 28, 1994

Informal portrait of STS-71/Mir cosmonauts and astronauts

S94-47050 (28 Oct 1994) --- Crew members for the joint Space Shuttle/Russian Mir Space Station missions assemble for...

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NASA image: Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase
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Nov 19, 2019

Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase

Melanie Pickett, right, a post-doctorate researcher at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks to Center...

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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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