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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: ARC-1991-AC91-0193
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Apr 8, 1991

ARC-1991-AC91-0193

Art By: Don Davis Artist's concept of a catastrophic asteroid impact with the Earth Super-impacts (shown here) on...

ARC
NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of Defense's Space Test Program-2...

HQ
NASA image: Highland Margin - False Color
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Jul 22, 2015

Highland Margin - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of Defense's Space Test Program-2...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2009-5221
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5221

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

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

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of Defense's Space Test Program-2...

HQ
NASA image: Padalka during OASIS Macro Camera Alignment in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jun 26, 2015

Padalka during OASIS Macro Camera Alignment in the U.S. Laboratory

iss044e005118 (6/26/2015) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka in the U.S. Laboratory in the process of aligning the...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 15, 2000

Microgravity

NASA is looking to biological techniques that are millions of years old to help it develop new materials and...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2010
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Jul 19, 2007

KSC-07pd2010

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the heat shield for the Phoenix Mars...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5231
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Space Tracking and Surveillance System - Demonstrator, or STSS-Demo, spacecraft lifts off...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2619
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Sep 12, 2008

KSC-08pd2619

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician makes a fit...

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: Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells
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Feb 1, 2018

Orion EM-1 Crew Module with Back Shells

Lockheed Martin technicians test the fitting of the Orion spacecraft's heat shield back shell panels inside the Neil...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PD-1865
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC-01PD-1865

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while the Advanced Camera 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)

NASA Physical Oceanography Program Scientist Eric Lindstrom talks about the instruments onboard the Woods Hole...

HQ
NASA image: Rectangles with Wiggly Sides
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Jan 27, 2017

Rectangles with Wiggly Sides

Ground that has a lot of water ice mixed with dirt tends to crack in polygonal patterns bounded by short straight...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-5226
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5226

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

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

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

CTD instruments used to measure Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth, are seen onboard the Woods Hole Oceanographic...

HQ
NASA image: Flaky "Mimi"
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Feb 13, 2004

Flaky "Mimi"

This color image taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's panoramic camera on Sol 40 is centered on an unusually...

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

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Autonomous wave gliders, right, are seen onboard the the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution research vessel Knorr...

HQ
NASA image: Eberswalde Crater
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Dec 23, 2022

Eberswalde Crater

Today's VIS image shows part of the floor of Eberwalde Crater. A large delta deposit is located just to the...

JPL
NASA image: Oblique View of Valles Marineris
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Jun 3, 1996

Oblique View of Valles Marineris

An oblique, color image of central Valles Marineris, Mars showing relief of Ophir and Candor Chasmata; view toward...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd1902
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Jul 17, 2007

KSC-07pd1902

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5068
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Aug 27, 2009

KSC-2009-5068

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The enclosed Space Tracking and Surveillance System – Demonstrators, or STSS-Demo, spacecraft...

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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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