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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 Taiwan Strait separates China's southeast coast from Taiwan
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Dec 28, 2024

The Taiwan Strait separates China's southeast coast from Taiwan

iss072e435710 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The Taiwan Strait separates China's southeast coast from Taiwan in this photograph...

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NASA image: The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The ET as it falls away from the orbiter after separation on STS-121

STS121-E-05008 (4 July 2006)-- This picture of the STS-121 external tank was taken with a digital still camera by an...

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NASA image: SPARTAN-201 satellite begins separation from Shuttle Discovery
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Sep 12, 1994

SPARTAN-201 satellite begins separation from Shuttle Discovery

STS064-111-041 (12 Sept. 1994) ---- Backdropped against New England's coast, the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Separation System
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May 9, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Separation System

Technicians secure NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) on the spacecraft separation system May 9, 2018, in...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Separation System
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May 9, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Separation System

Technicians prepare NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) to be attached to the spacecraft separation system...

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NASA image: Phoenix Without its Parachute
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May 22, 2008

Phoenix Without its Parachute

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander will be in free fall after it separates from its back shell and parachute, but not for long.

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NASA image: This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532)
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Sep 13, 2000

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532)

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus...

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NASA image: Skylab 3, Saturn S-4B stage falls away from the CM after separation
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Dec 13, 2011

Skylab 3, Saturn S-4B stage falls away from the CM after separation

SL3-114-1634 (July-September 1973) --- Skylab 3, Saturn S-4B (S-IVB) stage falls away from the Command Module (CM)...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Lunar Module separation from the Command Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Lunar Module separation from the Command Module

AS11-44-6584 (20 July 1969) --- View of Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM). This image was taken during separation of the...

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NASA image: The Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore separated from Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Sep 21, 2025

The Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore separated from Johor Bahru, Malaysia

iss073e0763866 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- The Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore (center), separated from Johor...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00244
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Aug 12, 2005

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GEORGE DILLER: We have with us here now Chuck Dovale, the NASA launch manager for today's countdown. Chuck, it...

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NASA image: A Folded Surface
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Oct 4, 2006

A Folded Surface

The wrinkled border of Enceladus south polar region snakes across this view, separating fresher, younger terrain...

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NASA image: Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Approaching Jupiter in 1994
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Apr 23, 2013

Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Approaching Jupiter in 1994

This is a composite photo, assembled from separate images of Jupiter and comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, as imaged by the...

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NASA image: Musandam Penisnula, Oman
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Apr 3, 2009

Musandam Penisnula, Oman

The Musandam Peninsula is part of Oman, separated from the rest of the country by the United Arab Emirates. This...

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NASA image: Planck Spacecraft Artist Concept
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Jan 17, 2012

Planck Spacecraft Artist Concept

This is an artist concept of the Planck spacecraft. Planck was launched with the Herschel spacecraft, though the two...

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NASA image: Avernus Colles
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Nov 11, 2010

Avernus Colles

Avenus Colles is a region of hills separated by arcuate fractures. These features are the margin between the...

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NASA image: This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the X-43A research vehicle alone after separation from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00531)
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Sep 13, 2000

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the X-43A research vehicle alone after separation from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00531)

This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the X-43A research vehicle alone after separation from the...

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NASA image: STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four
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Apr 17, 2002

STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10113 (17 April 2002) --- Backdropped over clouds some 247 statute miles below, the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four
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Apr 17, 2002

STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10082 (17 April 2002) --- Backdropped over clouds some 247 statute miles below, the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four
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Apr 17, 2002

STS-110 Shuttle Atlantis separates from the ISS following undocking, Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10119 (17 April 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis flies over Lake Powell and Utah landscape not long...

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NASA image: The Earth & Moon
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Jun 4, 1998

The Earth & Moon

During its flight, NASA’s Galileo spacecraft returned images of the Earth and Moon. Separate images of the Earth and...

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NASA image: Center is at Latitude 30 Degrees South, Longitude 210 Degrees
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Jun 8, 1998

Center is at Latitude 30 Degrees South, Longitude 210 Degrees

The lowland plains of Elysium and Utopia Planitiae are separated from the darker heavily cratered highlands by a...

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NASA image: Lake Powell in between Utah and Arizona
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Apr 16, 2023

Lake Powell in between Utah and Arizona

iss069e003869 (April 16, 2023) --- Lake Powell, separating Utah from Arizona, is pictured from an external high...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 Command/Service Modules seen from Lunar Module after separation
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May 22, 1969

Apollo 10 Command/Service Modules seen from Lunar Module after separation

AS10-27-3873 (22 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed from the Lunar...

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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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