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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: NASA: Best of 2024
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Dec 6, 2024

NASA: Best of 2024

Find out more about the NASA missions mentioned in this 2024 year-end highlight video by taking a deep dive with...

HQ
NASA image: MSFC Director Todd May and Deputy Director Jody Singer address M
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Sep 26, 2017

MSFC Director Todd May and Deputy Director Jody Singer address M

At a Sept. 26 all-hands meeting, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May highlights some of the key...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1841
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Dec 11, 1998

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STS-95 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. (left) presents a composite photograph of images taken during the STS-95...

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NASA image: NACA Engineer Examines Wind Tunnel Compressor Blades
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Sep 23, 1955

NACA Engineer Examines Wind Tunnel Compressor Blades

An engineer examines the main compressor for the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: EC00-0198-2
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Jun 22, 2000

EC00-0198-2

Aerospace industry representatives view actual and mock-up versions of 'X-Planes' intended to enhance access to...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Jan 9, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-016287 (9 Jan. 2011) --- Onekotan Island, part of the Russian Federation in the western Pacific Ocean, is...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2012

Earth Observation

ISS032-E-009123 (26 July 2012) --- Pyramids at Giza, Egypt are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: NASA & COSI Event
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Jun 3, 2022

NASA & COSI Event

Barbara Brown (center), director of the Exploration Research and Technology Program at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ESO 306-17
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Dec 8, 2017

ESO 306-17

View a video clip zoom in on galaxy ESO 306-17 here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/4409589832/ This image from the...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-69 Crew Insignia
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May 1, 1995

STS-69 Crew Insignia

STS069-S-001 (May 1995) --- Designed by the crew members, the patch for STS-69 symbolizes the multifaceted nature of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1458
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov is ready for the second launch attempt of...

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NASA image: Magnetic Connections
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetic Connections

A series of linked loops across the face of the Sun highlighted the dynamic magnetic connections generated by...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1465
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Mar 1, 2010

KSC-2011-1465

STS134-S-001 (March 2010) --- The design of the STS-134 crew patch highlights research on the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3167
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Apr 28, 2011

KSC-2011-3167

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency hosts a media briefing highlighting...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3120
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Nov 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3124
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Nov 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crowds fill the areas along NASA Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to watch the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3046
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Nov 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 19, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-059433 (19 Jan. 2012) --- Ice cover on Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota is featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3148
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Nov 6, 2007

KSC-07pd3148

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The air crew for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron show their...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1462
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Aug 10, 2001

KSC-01pp1462

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Waving to onlookers, the STS-105 and Expedition Three (E3) crews head to the Astrovan...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3041
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Nov 1, 2007

KSC-07pd3041

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by members of the flight crew, the STS-58 insignia depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia with a Spacelab...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1995

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

These eerie, dark, pillar-like structures are actually columns of cool interstellar hydrogen gas and dust that are...

MSFC
NASA image: STS_134_patch_OL
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Mar 9, 2010

STS_134_patch_OL

STS134-S-001 (March 2010) --- The design of the STS-134 crew patch highlights research on the International 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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