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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, a technician carefully sands away...

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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher platform, rolls into the Vehicle...

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NASA image: GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 720p
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Mar 1, 2022

GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 720p

Live coverage of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After leaving Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher...

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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians carefully inspect a...

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NASA image: GOES-U Media Day
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Jun 6, 2024

GOES-U Media Day

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Prior to the third launch attempt on mission STS-121, Commander Steven Lindsey looks...

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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is ready...

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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians carefully apply red dye...

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NASA image: NASA Analyzes Record-Breaking Hurricane Patricia
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Analyzes Record-Breaking Hurricane Patricia

When NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Patricia on October 23 at 5:20 a.m. EDT the VIIRS instrument that...

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Mar 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an eaglet is returned to the area where he was found...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 23, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-030243 (23 Aug. 2011) --- A digital photo from the International Space Station from Aug. 23, 2011, allows...

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Jul 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An X-band (left) and a C-band radar antenna are prepared to observe the MESSENGER...

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NASA image: GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand
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Jan 24, 2024

GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand

Technicians monitor movement as a crane hoists NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U)...

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NASA image: Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank
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Mar 7, 2007

Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank

In high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, a technician marks off an area for inspection on Atlantis' external...

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NASA image: The External Tank attached to Space Shuttle Atlantis shows Hail
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Feb 27, 2007

The External Tank attached to Space Shuttle Atlantis shows Hail

At Launch Pad 39A, the external tank attached to Space Shuttle Atlantis shows damage from hail bombardment during a...

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May 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians are inspecting...

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NASA image: GOES-U Media Day at Astrotech
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Jun 6, 2024

GOES-U Media Day at Astrotech

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U...

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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker walks alongside the massive treads of the crawler-transporter that is moving...

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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians work on repair...

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NASA image: GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 4K
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Mar 1, 2022

GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 4K

Live coverage of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey is eager for a third launch attempt on the mission....

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Prior to the third launch attempt on mission STS-121, Mission Specialist Piers Sellers...

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Jul 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An X-band radar antenna is in place to observe the MESSENGER (Mercury Surface, Space...

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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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