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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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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee swims in the Banana River during a field-guided boat tour of NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0660
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May 25, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A mother gallinule (right) calls her two chicks to enter the algae-covered water in...

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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The greenish iridescence of a male Anhinga nearly blends into the green vegetation...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Sep 1, 1992

Spacelab

The Spacelab-J (SL-J) mission was a joint venture between NASA and the National Space Development Agency of Japan...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00061
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Mar 11, 2005

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How do the Space Shuttle main engines work? The three Space Shuttle main engines are located on the back end of the...

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NASA image: Saturn's Rings Are Disappearing
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Dec 17, 2018

Saturn's Rings Are Disappearing

This video explores how Saturn is losing its rings at a rapid rate, and what that also reveals about the planet's...

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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin silently glides through the water of the turn basin near the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Sep 1, 1992

Spacelab

The Spacelab-J (SL-J) mission was a joint venture between NASA and the National Space Development Agency of Japan...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0307
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The greenish iridescence of a male Anhinga nearly blends into the green vegetation...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Nov 22, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-011999 (22 Nov. 2007) --- Sao Simao Reservoir, Brazil is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc65
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Jan 14, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A pintail duck swims calmly in the waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3042
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A dolphin swims in the Indian River near the NASA Railroad’s Jay Jay Railroad Bridge north of...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees a Legion of Galaxies
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Legion of Galaxies

Peering deep into the early universe, this picturesque parallel field observation from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3043
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May 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A manatee swims in the Indian River near the NASA Railroad’s Jay Jay Railroad Bridge north of...

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NASA image: Low clouds over the English Channel
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Dec 8, 2017

Low clouds over the English Channel

A thick blanket of low clouds covered the English Channel, Celtic Sea and Irish Sea on March 13, 2014. The fog also...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00236
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Aug 11, 2005

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GEORGE DILLER: This is Atlas launch control at T minus 1 hour, 36 minutes, 23 seconds and counting. We're here with...

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Mar 13, 2026

HWHAP Ep415 Air Force Rescue and Recovery

HWHAP Air Force Rescue and Recovery Leah Cheshier Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Sep 26, 2025

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Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center...

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Sep 5, 2025

HWHAP Ep400 Advancing NASA

Ep400_Advancing NASA Gary Jordan Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson...

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May 30, 2025

Ep387_MCC_Eye_of_the_Storm

Ep387_MCC Eye of the Storm Leah Cheshier Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Jun 20, 2025

Ep390_Exploration_Park

HWHAP_Exploration Park Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Mar 21, 2025

Ep377_Mission_Control_Crew_Health

Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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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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