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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-96pc1287
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Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1287

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

KSC
NASA image: Happy Back to the Future Day
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Sep 23, 2015

Happy Back to the Future Day

You might see a DeLorean zipping around Greenbelt, Maryland, on Oct. 21, 2015, the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-96pc1286
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Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1286

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1293
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Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1293

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1291
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Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1291

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1285
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Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1285

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jun 20, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-009734 (20 June 2008) --- Island of Ischia, Italy is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four
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May 15, 2002

Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-11807 (15 May 2002) --- This digital photograph, taken through the windows of the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-96PC1289
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Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96PC1289

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Vividly framed by a tranquil Florida landscape, the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1288
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Nov 19, 1996

KSC-96pc1288

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station
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Sep 23, 1956

Groundbreaking Ceremony at the NACA's Plum Brook Station

Addison Rothrock, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’s (NACA) Assistant Director of Research, speaks at...

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NASA image: View from Above
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Oct 31, 2016

View from Above

Saturn appears as a serene globe amid tranquil rings in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. In reality, the...

JPL
NASA image: New ARIA Map Shows Damage from Typhoon Hagibis
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Oct 15, 2019

New ARIA Map Shows Damage from Typhoon Hagibis

Typhoon Hagibis, one of the most destructive storms to hit Japan in decades, made landfall on Saturday, Oct. 12,...

JPL
NASA image: Gored of the Rings
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Jun 9, 2014

Gored of the Rings

Prometheus is caught in the act of creating gores and streamers in the F ring. Scientists believe that Prometheus...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 1, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

This mission patch for mission STS-80 depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia and the two research satellites its crew...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 6, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-65111 (6 Aug. 2006) --- Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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May 28, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-07471 (28 May 2005) --- Sept-Îles, Gulf of St Lawrence, Quebec, Canada is featured in this image...

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NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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Jul 24, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS080-S-001 (August 1996) --- This STS-80 mission patch depicts the space shuttle Columbia and the two research...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite Measures Pacific Tsunami
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Aug 7, 2025

SWOT Satellite Measures Pacific Tsunami

The U.S.-French SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave that...

JPL
NASA image: Happy Back to the Future Day
Image
Sep 23, 2015

Happy Back to the Future Day

You might see a DeLorean zipping around Greenbelt, Maryland, on Oct. 21, 2015, the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown...

GSFC
NASA image: Happy Back to the Future Day
Image
Sep 23, 2015

Happy Back to the Future Day

You might see a DeLorean zipping around Greenbelt, Maryland, on Oct. 21, 2015, the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown...

GSFC
NASA image: The Realm of Daphnis
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Feb 14, 2017

The Realm of Daphnis

Daphnis, one of Saturn's ring-embedded moons, is featured in this view, kicking up waves as it orbits within the...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Oct 30, 2006

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-06812 (30 Oct. 2006) --- Gibraltar Bay, located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula in the...

JSC
NASA image: Happy Back to the Future Day
Image
Sep 23, 2015

Happy Back to the Future Day

You might see a DeLorean zipping around Greenbelt, Maryland, on Oct. 21, 2015, the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown...

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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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