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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: 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: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech
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Aug 10, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V payload fairing is transported from Building 7525 to the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster at SLC-3
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Aug 26, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Booster at SLC-3

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission is positioned inside the Vertical...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack
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Oct 5, 2022

JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack

Technicians lower the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Encapsulation
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Aug 16, 2021

Landsat 9 Encapsulation

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, both United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2334
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Mar 16, 2011

KSC-2011-2334

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., process a solar...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3226
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Nov 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the...

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NASA image: GPM Applications: Too Much Too Little
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Aug 27, 2012

GPM Applications: Too Much Too Little

Water is fundamental to life on Earth. Knowing where and how much rain and snow falls globally is vital to...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2653
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May 2, 2012

KSC-2012-2653

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation
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Oct 12, 2022

JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation

Technicians prepare to move the second half of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing around the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen speaks to family members of Dr....

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NASA image: STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Oct 1, 1990

STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

STS039-S-001 (October 1990) --- The arrowhead shape of the STS-39 crew patch represents a skyward aim to learn more...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation
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Oct 12, 2022

JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) is encapsulated...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing Alignment and Sample Preps
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Jun 22, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing Alignment and Sample Preps

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Death Valley, CA
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Aug 4, 2022

Death Valley, CA

Death Valley, California is a desert valley in the Northern Mojave Desert. During the summer months, Death Valley...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Move to Transfer Tower for Closeout Operation
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Aug 19, 2021

Landsat 9 Move to Transfer Tower for Closeout Operation

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the Landsat 9 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing Blankets Removal
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Aug 2, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing Blankets Removal

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, protective blanks are...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0039
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Jan 4, 2001

KSC01pp0039

The crated 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft rests safely inside the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 5, 1990

Spacelab

This image shows a part of the Cygnus loop supernova remnant, taken by the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UIT) on...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing Alignment and Sample Preps
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Jun 22, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing Alignment and Sample Preps

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 PSR Blacklight and Fairing Samples
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Jun 23, 2021

Landsat 9 PSR Blacklight and Fairing Samples

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2652
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May 2, 2012

KSC-2012-2652

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

European Space Agency’s Copernicus Space Segment Programme Manager Guido Levrini, far left, greets family members of...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Rollout at SLC-3
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Rollout at SLC-3

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket with NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite rolls out from the Vertical...

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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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