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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-2010-1791
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Feb 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's GOES-P meteorological satellite has been installed onto the Delta IV rocket in the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0734
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Jun 2, 2000

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This aerial photo captures many of the facilities involved in Space Shuttle launches. At center is the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-22/28S departs the ISS
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Apr 27, 2012

Soyuz TMA-22/28S departs the ISS

ISS031-E-005010 (27 April 2012) --- Soyuz TMA-22, with three Expedition 30 crew members onboard, appears as a tiny...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc222
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Jan 24, 1997

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Space Systems/LORAL employees inspect solar panels for the GOES-K weather satellite in the Astrotech facility at...

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NASA image: ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 5
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Sep 13, 2016

ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 5

Southern Africa produces almost a third of the world’s vegetative burning, which sends smoke particles up into the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0633
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Apr 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Marc Reagan (left) and Bill Todd, NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0676
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Jan 17, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the NASA spacecraft processing hangar 1610 located on North Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6878
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's newly arrived GOES-P...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0677
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Jan 17, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the NASA spacecraft processing hangar 1610 located on North Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0734
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0734

This aerial photo captures many of the facilities involved in Space Shuttle launches. At center is the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1168
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Jan 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0667
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Jan 14, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the NASA spacecraft processing hangar 1610 located on North Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0663
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Jan 13, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - The interstage of a Boeing Delta 2 rocket is mated with the interstage adapter...

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NASA image: Henderson Island, South Pacific
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Jun 15, 2017

Henderson Island, South Pacific

Uninhabited Henderson Island is part of the United Kingdom's Pitcairn Islands group in the South Pacific. According...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0678
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Jan 17, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the NASA spacecraft processing hangar 1610 located on North Vandenberg...

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NASA image: ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 3
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Sep 13, 2016

ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 3

Southern Africa produces almost a third of the world’s vegetative burning, which sends smoke particles up into the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0682
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Jan 17, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - At Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first...

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NASA image: SWOT Measures Tuvalu Sea Level
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Jun 27, 2023

SWOT Measures Tuvalu Sea Level

The recently launched Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission collected data on sea levels around two of...

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NASA image: Arctic Test for JPL's IceNode Prototype
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Aug 29, 2024

Arctic Test for JPL's IceNode Prototype

A prototype of an autonomous robot, part of a project called IceNode being developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
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Apr 29, 2022

What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)

Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation...

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NASA image: Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich Media Reel
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Oct 15, 2020

Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich Media Reel

B-roll for media. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is an Earth-observing satellite that will collect data on sea...

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NASA image: The Lift: NASA's Europa Clipper Moves Into Position
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Aug 24, 2022

The Lift: NASA's Europa Clipper Moves Into Position

Engineers and technicians use a crane to lift the main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft and position it in...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Arrives in Southern California
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Jun 7, 2022

NASA's Europa Clipper Arrives in Southern California

The main body of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is seen in its shipping container, just after arriving aboard a...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper: Vault and Nadir Deck on the Move
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Aug 24, 2022

NASA's Europa Clipper: Vault and Nadir Deck on the Move

The vault, with nadir deck attached, of NASA's Europa Clipper is prepared to be moved to the High Bay 1 clean room...

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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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