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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: Landsat sensors: pushbroom vs whiskbroom: Landsat 8
Video
Oct 31, 2017

Landsat sensors: pushbroom vs whiskbroom: Landsat 8

Landsat collects images in long narrow strips called “swaths.” Each swath is 185 kilometers (115 miles) wide and is...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-02PD-0696
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a break in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the STS-111 and...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1302
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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., senator from Ohio, takes a break to make a phone call on the 195-foot...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The Lucy spacecraft, encapsulated in its payload fairing, exits the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in...

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NASA image: Mareotis Fossae
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Nov 7, 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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 26, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-18078 (26 October 2003) --- The fires in the San Bernardino Mountains, fueled by Santa Ana winds, burned...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3672
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Jul 5, 2012

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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- A warm glow envelopes the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse as dawn breaks and a...

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NASA image: Epic Filament Eruption from the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Epic Filament Eruption from the Sun

NASA image captured December 6, 2010 To view a video of this event go here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5258354738 A...

GSFC
NASA image: Eiffel Tower Plume
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Dec 8, 2017

Eiffel Tower Plume

A single plume of plasma, many times taller than the diameter of Earth, rose up from the Sun, twisted and spun...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0381
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Mar 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers prepare these two bolt catchers for...

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NASA image: sts093-s-012
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Jun 24, 1999

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STS093-S-012 (24 June 1999) --- With the Space Shuttle Columbia sitting on Launch Pad 39B in the background, the...

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NASA image: Tractus Fossae
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Apr 4, 2022

Tractus Fossae

This VIS image shows part of Tractus Fossae, a region of north/south trending tectonic graben located south of Alba...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Industry spends billions of dollars each year on machine tools to manufacture products out of metal. This includes...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 22, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-011832 (22 Oct. 2009) --- The northern Savage Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0684
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Tracy Caldwell (left), a mission specialist candidate currently assigned to...

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae
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Jun 30, 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-99pp0477
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Apr 29, 1999

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The STS-96 crew pose for a group photo after emergency egress training at Launch Pad 39B. From left are Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3671
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Jul 5, 2012

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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- A warm glow envelopes the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse as dawn breaks and a...

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NASA image: Sirenum Fossae
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Jan 18, 2023

Sirenum Fossae

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

JPL
NASA image: Magnificent Blast - August 29, 2014 [still]
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnificent Blast - August 29, 2014 [still]

STEREO (Behind) captured this magnificent coronal mass ejection (associated with an M-class flare) that flung a long...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2394
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May 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former space shuttle astronaut and space explorer Jerry Ross was inducted into the U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1177
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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 217-foot level of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-106...

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NASA image: Glacier Undercutting in Action
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Jan 25, 2021

Glacier Undercutting in Action

In this aerial view, a glacier along Greenland's craggy coastline is actively undergoing undercutting, a process in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2242
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Mar 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Processing of space shuttle Endeavour at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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