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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: KSC-2009-5056
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Aug 22, 2009

KSC-2009-5056

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers place the second...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5228
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5228

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1381
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Jun 5, 2007

KSC-07pd1381

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers integrate the landing radar with...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 12, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-48 onboard photo is of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) in the grasp of the RMS (Remote...

MSFC
NASA image: Global Ocean on Enceladus Artist Rendering
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Sep 15, 2015

Global Ocean on Enceladus Artist Rendering

This illustration is a speculative representation of the interior of Saturn's moon Enceladus with a global liquid...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01pp-1696
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Nov 8, 2001

KSC-01pp-1696

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The truck delivering part of the equipment to be used on mission STS-109 moves into...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1904
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Jul 17, 2007

KSC-07pd1904

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

The two side boosters of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1647
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Jun 26, 2007

KSC-07pd1647

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Phoenix Mars Lander is on display in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility....

KSC
NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 5, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

A sensor-laden buoy is lifted onboard the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr on wednesday,...

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NASA image: South Polar Ice
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Jul 22, 2022

South Polar Ice

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. This image was taken at the start of southern summer, and the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01pp1800
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Dec 1, 2001

KSC-01pp1800

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the STS-109 crew are lowered into the payload bay of orbiter Columbia to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2288
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Aug 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment (MULE) carrier arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for...

KSC
NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

The top bow deck of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 4,...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #2 View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Panels Separating
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #2 View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Panels Separating

art002m1200912231A (April 1, 2026) - A few minutes into the fight of NASA’s Artemis II mission is a view of the...

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NASA image: Melas Chasma
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Jun 30, 2020

Melas Chasma

This VIS image shows part of the southern cliffside of Melas Chasma. Melas Chasma is part of the largest canyon...

JPL
NASA image: Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations
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Jun 15, 2007

Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-12952 (15 June 2007) --- Anchored to a foot restraint on Space Shuttle Atlantis' remote manipulator system...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2176
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Aug 4, 2007

KSC-07pd2176

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Phoenix spacecraft begins its journey to Mars aboard a Delta II 7925 rocket at...

KSC
NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Two EcoMapper AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles) are seen onboard the the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution...

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NASA image: Graceful Eruption
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Apr 4, 2014

Graceful Eruption

On April 2, 2014, the sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 10:05 a.m. EDT, and NASA's Solar Dynamics...

GSFC
NASA image: Blackhawk Landslide, California
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Sep 30, 2016

Blackhawk Landslide, California

The Blackhawk landslide, Lucerne Valley, California, is a lobe of marble breccia, 10 to 30 m thick, 3 km wide, and...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-02pd0156
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Feb 25, 2002

KSC-02pd0156

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-109 Mission Specialist Nancy Currie arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5229
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5229

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2174
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Aug 4, 2007

KSC-07pd2174

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Phoenix Mars lander lifts off from Pad 17A aboard a Delta II 7925 rocket at 5:26...

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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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