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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: The LDEF is placed in orbit by the shuttle Challenger crew
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Apr 15, 1984

The LDEF is placed in orbit by the shuttle Challenger crew

41C-02-067 (6-13 April 1984) --- One of the first major accomplishments of Flight 41-C?s crew aboard the Challenger...

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload14
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Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload14

Installing the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) using the payload strongback, into Canister 1 O&C high bay,...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 17, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload15
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Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload15

Installing the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) using the payload strongback, into Canister 1 O&C high bay,...

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NASA image: jsc2021e066968
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Aug 27, 2021

jsc2021e066968

jsc2021e066968 (8/27/2021) --- A preflight view of materialtesting for the design of wooden artificial satellites...

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NASA image: Williams during Sleep-Long Experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15
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May 24, 2007

Williams during Sleep-Long Experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-09449 (24 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, enters data in a...

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NASA image: Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia
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Aug 12, 2016

Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia

STS083-410-009 (4-8 April 1997) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this time-exposed image of Comet Hale-Bopp at...

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NASA image: Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia
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Aug 12, 2016

Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia

STS083-410-008 (4-8 April 1997) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this time-exposed image of Comet Hale-Bopp at...

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NASA image: Williams during Sleep-Long Experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15
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May 24, 2007

Williams during Sleep-Long Experiment in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-09447 (24 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, enters data in a...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010198
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Jan 31, 2023

jsc2023e010198

jsc2023e010198 (1/31/2023) --- Seven Tanpopo exposure units with different samples are placed inside the exposure...

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NASA image: View of aurora taken from aft flight deck windows
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Jun 27, 1995

View of aurora taken from aft flight deck windows

STS071-702-009 (27 June-7 July 1995) --- A time exposure on a 70mm camera was used to provide this unusual scene of...

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NASA image: Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia
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Aug 12, 2016

Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia

STS083-410-011 (4-8 April 1997) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this time-exposed image of Comet Hale-Bopp at...

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NASA image: Comet Hale-Bopp as seen over the Earth limb by STS-84 crew
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Jul 9, 1997

Comet Hale-Bopp as seen over the Earth limb by STS-84 crew

STS084-389-024 (15-24 May 1997) --- Comet Hale Bopp, seen and photographed a month and a half ago by the STS-83 crew...

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NASA image: 03pd0517
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Feb 19, 2002

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File name :DSC_0028.JPG File size :2.8MB(2950833Bytes) Date taken :2002/02/19 09:49:01 Image size :3008 x 2000...

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NASA image: 03pd0535
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Feb 24, 2002

03pd0535

File name :DSC_0047.JPG File size :2.8MB(2931574Bytes) Date taken :2002/02/24 10:06:57 Image size :3008 x 2000...

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NASA image: Duluth After Dust Storm
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Jun 20, 2018

Duluth After Dust Storm

Two images from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity rover depict the change in the color of light...

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NASA image: North Polar Cap Layers and Ledges
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Aug 24, 2016

North Polar Cap Layers and Ledges

At the edge of Mars' permanent North Polar cap, we see an exposure of the internal layers, each with a different mix...

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NASA image: Bedrock North of Terby Crater
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Jun 29, 2016

Bedrock North of Terby Crater

This image samples the excellent bedrock exposures north of Terby Crater, which lies on the northern rim of the...

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NASA image: Sentinel Launch-6B Launch
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Nov 16, 2025

Sentinel Launch-6B Launch

A long exposure photo shows the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the internation Sentinel-6B spacecraft lifting off...

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NASA image: iss063e058409
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Jul 24, 2020

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iss063e058409 (July 24, 2020) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken...

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NASA image: iss059e060944
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May 12, 2019

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iss059e060944 (May 12, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting...

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NASA image: Meteor Shower
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Aug 3, 2025

Meteor Shower

In this 30 second exposure photograph, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid and Alpha...

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NASA image: Perseid Meteor Shower
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Aug 11, 2021

Perseid Meteor Shower

In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Wednesday, Aug....

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NASA image: NASA Exhibit - Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Exhibit - Space Symposium

The NASA Exhibit area is seen in this 10 second exposure photograph during the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday, April...

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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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