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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: NASA Science Live: Parker Solar Probe Nears Historic Close Encounter with the Sun [Episode 61]
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Dec 17, 2024

NASA Science Live: Parker Solar Probe Nears Historic Close Encounter with the Sun [Episode 61]

Some records are made for breaking! Say hello to the fastest-moving human-made object, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe. On...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Mar 12, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-067299 (12 March 2013) --- One of the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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Sep 28, 2023

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jsc2023e054880 (Sept. 28, 2023) --- NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is greeted by fellow NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour lights up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, as it...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flames produced by the launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission light...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 4, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-015374 (4 July 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station on...

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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049160 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0749
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lighting up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, space shuttle Endeavour blazes...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0699
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The clouds of smoke and steam generated during liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on...

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NASA image: GT-7 recovery
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Dec 18, 1965

GT-7 recovery

S65-63644 (18 Dec. 1965) --- Crewmen of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp gather on deck to watch the recovery of the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0696
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Blazing into the cloud-covered sky, Space shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: GT-7 RECOVERY - BORMAN, FRANK  -  ASTRONAUT - MISC.
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Dec 18, 1965

GT-7 RECOVERY - BORMAN, FRANK - ASTRONAUT - MISC.

S66-15463 (18 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - (From left, backs to the camera) Pilot Steve Fossett, Sir Richard Branson and Jon...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett (facing camera, left) and Sir Richard Branson (second from right)...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During fueling of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett (far right), Sir Richard Branson (center) and Jon Karkow (far left)...

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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the Virgin Atlantic...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During fueling of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD0371
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Apr 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After arriving at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-110 Mission Specialist Jerry...

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NASA image: KSC-96PC997
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Aug 20, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis, with its new external tank/solid rocket booster stack, rolls out to Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0733
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Blazing towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky from Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0716
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie is...

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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Takao Doi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency dons...

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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Garrett Reisman signals he is ready after suiting up for...

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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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