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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-02pd0153
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Feb 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-109 Mission Specialist Richard Linnehan arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft...

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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 bow of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr is seen from the bridge on Tuesday,...

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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 poses for a photograph next to the Woods Hole...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1736
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Mar 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, Falcon 9 rocket pierces the dimpled cloud layer...

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NASA image: A Recipe for Martian Scallops
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Mar 22, 2021

A Recipe for Martian Scallops

About a third of Mars has water ice just below the dusty surface. Figuring out exactly where is vital for future...

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NASA image: X-ray Image of 3D-Printed MOXIE Part
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Oct 19, 2020

X-ray Image of 3D-Printed MOXIE Part

This X-ray image shows the interior of a palm-size 3D-printed heat exchanger inside Perseverance's Mars Oxygen...

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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)

University of Washington Graduate Student Jesse Anderson tries to find her cabin onboard the Woods Hole...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1131
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Sep 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft is lifted from its work stand to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1234
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May 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Hangar A&O on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers conduct a...

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NASA image: Building a Nadir Deck for Europa Clipper
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Aug 5, 2021

Building a Nadir Deck for Europa Clipper

Engineers in a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California build the nadir deck for NASA's...

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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)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Senior Engineer Steve Faluotico works on the SPURS buoy prior to it being...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2181
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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II 7925 rocket carrying NASA's Phoenix Mars lander lifts off at 5:26 a.m. EDT...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1903
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Jul 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers attach an overhead crane to the...

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NASA image: Palos Crater
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Dec 16, 2002

Palos Crater

Palos Crater has been suggested as a future landing site for Mars Missions. This crater has a channel called Tinto...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5220
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Sep 25, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0184
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Feb 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Rotating Service Structure is rolled back from Space Shuttle Columbia in...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - Panoramic view north of Station 1, northwest of Hadley Rille
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Jul 31, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - Panoramic view north of Station 1, northwest of Hadley Rille

AS15-85-11425 (31 July 1971) --- A view of Hadley Rille, looking northwest, as photographed from near Station No. 2...

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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)

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

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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)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Scientist Dave Fratantoni works on the EcoMapper AUVs (autonomous underwater...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5191
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Sep 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5191

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station rolls back to...

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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)

Sean Whelan, a Marine Technician for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, prepares CTD instruments used to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1699
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Jun 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers prepare the second...

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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)

Chip Beniot, left, and Ken Decoteau, both of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, move scientific instruments...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1700
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Jun 28, 2007

KSC-07pd1700

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers begin mating the...

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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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