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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: 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)

Two NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) buoys are seen on the stern of the Woods Hole Oceanographic...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1908
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Jul 17, 2007

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

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NASA image: Looking for Trace Gases in Captured High-Altitude Air Samples
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Dec 4, 2015

Looking for Trace Gases in Captured High-Altitude Air Samples

The Global Hawk Whole Air Sampler, or GWAS instrument compresses samples of high-altitude air in canisters 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)

International maritime signal flags are seen on the bridge of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research...

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

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

The two side boosters of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5049
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Aug 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers observe as the...

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NASA image: Thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean as seen from STS-64
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Sep 18, 1994

Thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean as seen from STS-64

STS064-83-099 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Multiple thunderstorm cells leading to Earth's atmosphere were photographed on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5219
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Sep 25, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00074
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Mar 29, 2004

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'It appears that the rocks at Meridiani were not just altered or modified by water, they were formed in water,...

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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 boards the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1698
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Nov 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, part of the equipment to be used on mission...

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NASA image: Rho Ophiuchi Imaged by IRAS
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Dec 22, 2023

Rho Ophiuchi Imaged by IRAS

This image of the star-forming region Rho Ophiuchi was taken in 1983 by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS),...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0187
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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: KSC-01PP-1803
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Dec 1, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-109 Mission Specialist Michael Massimino practices on equipment that will be used...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2013
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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers guide the heat shield onto the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1062
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Apr 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This closeup reveals the layers of metal left after demolition April 27 of the mobile service...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0155
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Feb 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-109 Mission Specialist James Newman arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0157
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Feb 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-109 Shuttle Commander Scott Altman arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft 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)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution workers load scientific instruments onboard the Institution's research vessel...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel at NASM
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May 9, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel at NASM

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel, center, uses frosting and graham crackers to represent the layers of Earths crust while...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5238
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a post-launch news conference for the media about launch of the Space Tracking and...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1862
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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lifts the...

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NASA image: Phoenix Spacecraft Heat Shield Deployment Test
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May 16, 2007

Phoenix Spacecraft Heat Shield Deployment Test

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers monitor the Phoenix spacecraft during a heat shield deployment...

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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 inspects a sensor-laden buoy prior to it being loaded...

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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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