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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-2012-5577
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Astronauts Mike Fossum and Cady Coleman, both in blue flight suits, look over the model...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1733
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a three-day trip from California, the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1732
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a three-day trip from California, the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its...

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NASA image: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version
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May 16, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

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NASA image: Godavari River Delta Panorama, Bay of Bengal, India
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Jan 19, 1993

Godavari River Delta Panorama, Bay of Bengal, India

STS054-80-024 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- As the Shuttle was passing southeast over the coast of India, approaching the Bay...

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NASA image: The Helheim Experience
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Apr 22, 2015

The Helheim Experience

NASA’s Operation IceBridge has wrapped up its 2015 Arctic field campaign after covering a vast expanse of science...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 6, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-037977 (6 Sept. 2011) --- The Texas wild fires that have destroyed and continue to destroy thousands of...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 6, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-037979 (6 Sept. 2011) --- The Texas wild fires that have destroyed and continue to destroy thousands of...

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NASA image: Florida, Bahamas, Cuba and Gulf Stream, USA
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Aug 8, 1992

Florida, Bahamas, Cuba and Gulf Stream, USA

This unique photo offers a view of the Florida peninsula, western Bahamas, north central Cuba and the deep blue...

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NASA image: E-21089
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Nov 18, 1969

E-21089

The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here in flight over Rogers Dry lakebed. Like the other lifting bodies, the HL-10 made...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5587
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule falls during tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1473
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, flies over NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5584
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule seen ahead of tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5582
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule seen ahead of tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5588
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Test operators examine a model capsule after a of test inside the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5580
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule seen ahead of tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5589
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule following a test inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5581
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Test operators prepare a model capsule ahead of tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5586
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule falls during tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5579
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Aerospace Engineer Jeff Hagen prepares a model capsule ahead of tests inside the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5583
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule seen ahead of tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward landing at EAFB, California
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward landing at EAFB, California

STS030-S-123 (8 May 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis glides toward a landing on the Mojave Desert after spending...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5585
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule falls during tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00216
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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: James from Miami wants to know, what are the alternate landing fields if the STS-114 cannot make to it...

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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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