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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-99pp0744
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Jun 23, 1999

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The STS-93 crew poses for a photo on Launch Pad 39B during a break in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT)...

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NASA image: Sirenum Fossae
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Oct 12, 2022

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: KSC-07pd2199
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Aug 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-120 crew takes a break from activities during their crew equipment interface...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6287
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Frost breaks away from the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V-551 launch...

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NASA image: SSC-20240718-s00803
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Jul 18, 2024

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NASA Stennis breaks ground with officials from Hancock County on July 18 for the Stennis Wastewater Conveyance...

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NASA image: Mareotis Fossae
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Apr 12, 2022

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: Behemoth Black Hole Found in an Unlikely Place
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Apr 6, 2016

Behemoth Black Hole Found in an Unlikely Place

This computer-simulated image shows a supermassive black hole at the core of a galaxy. The black region in the...

GSFC
NASA image: Landsat sensors: push broom vs whisk broom: Landsat 7
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Oct 31, 2017

Landsat sensors: push broom vs whisk broom: Landsat 7

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

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3673
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Jul 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3673

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- The lantern room of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, with its modern...

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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: KSC-2011-6282
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Aug 5, 2011

KSC-2011-6282

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Frost breaks away from the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V-551 launch...

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NASA image: Northern California near San Francisco
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Jan 1, 1974

Northern California near San Francisco

SL4-138-3843 (1 Jan. 1974) --- A part of northern California centered near San Francisco Bay photographed at 3 p.m....

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0380
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Mar 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - These two bolt catchers are ready for installation on orbiter Discovery’s External...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0438
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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew relaxes at the traditional crew meal before getting ready for launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2035
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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew breaks for a photo with the Endeavour team and key personnel during...

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NASA image: Spurting Plasma
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Dec 8, 2017

Spurting Plasma

A stream of plasma burst out from the sun, but since it lacked enough force to break away, most of it fell back into...

GSFC
NASA image: High Flying Cloud in Jupiter's Atmosphere
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Dec 11, 2020

High Flying Cloud in Jupiter's Atmosphere

These images from NASA's Juno mission show three different views of a Jupiter "hot spot" — a break in Jupiter's...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05PD-1929
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Aug 22, 2005

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON - STS121-S-001 (June 2005) --- The STS-121 patch depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Definitive Evidence of the Montreal Protocol’s Success
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Jan 4, 2018

NASA Sees Definitive Evidence of the Montreal Protocol’s Success

Using measurements from NASA’s Aura satellite, scientists studied chlorine within the Antarctic ozone hole over the...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0547
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Mar 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the new Operations Support Building II is officially...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 1, 1999

Space Shuttle Projects

An international crew assigned to STS-99 takes a break from training to pose for the traditional crew portrait at...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-6309
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Nov 26, 2012

KSC-2012-6309

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. – The Cape Canaveral Air Force Station lighthouse takes on a warm glow as...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2039
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Apr 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, third from left, and NASA Administrator Charlie...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0383
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Mar 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Lead Technician Todd Reeves, with United Space...

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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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