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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: STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit
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Apr 10, 1994

STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit

STS059-50-011 (9-20 April 94) --- A greenish appearing aurora forms the backdrop for this 35mm scene of the Earth...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5321
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Jul 23, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a dragonfly is seen in the Launch Complex 39 area...

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NASA image: Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106
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Sep 9, 2000

Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106

S106-E-5052 (10 September 2000) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is now in the view of the crew aboard the...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier, left, NASA Associate...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0911
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Jul 19, 1999

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Singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax...

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NASA image: HIWRAP Instrument
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Oct 6, 2014

HIWRAP Instrument

The HIWRAP is the High-Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler, a "conically scanning" Doppler radar,...

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NASA image: Vortex and Rings
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Jul 7, 2014

Vortex and Rings

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures three magnificent sights at once: Saturn north polar vortex and hexagon along with...

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NASA image: Topography Between Mars Helicopter and Rover for Flight 17
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Dec 7, 2021

Topography Between Mars Helicopter and Rover for Flight 17

This annotated image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), and the topographic map below it, provide a look...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0910
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Jul 19, 1999

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Singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0353
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, a TRW technician checks the attachment of the solar panel array (out of sight...

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NASA image: jsc2020m000057_ASCAN_Graduation_Ceremony_NTV_January_10_2020
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Jan 10, 2020

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NASA, CANADIAN ASTRONAUT CANDIDATES GRADUATE WITH ARTEMIS MOON MISSIONS IN SIGHT The 2017 class of astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1988
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A roseate spoonbill soars overhead against a deep blue sky covering NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0950
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- While the female osprey eats fish brought by her mate, the male guards the nest,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5749
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Nov 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Brevard County sixth-graders participate in the eighth annual Space Week at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1284
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May 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA, Kennedy Space Center and State of Florida dignitaries helped launch the opening...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1522
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Feb 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis' external fuel tank-solid rocket booster stack, atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2559
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Apr 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, there is an...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing
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May 25, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing

A USAF HC-130J Hercules aircraft from the 79th rescue squadron flys over the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3143
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Nov 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin surfaces in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orientation of Mars Helicopter Base Station Antenna for Flight 17
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Dec 7, 2021

Orientation of Mars Helicopter Base Station Antenna for Flight 17

This annotated graphic depicts the orientation of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover during the 17th flight of the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0948
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A pair of nesting ospreys now occupy a nest recently constructed on a speaker in the...

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NASA image: Exterior view of Cupola windows
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Dec 28, 2014

Exterior view of Cupola windows

iss042e078481 (12/28/2014) --- US Astronaut Barry Wilmore, Commander of Expedition 42 aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0949
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A male osprey returns to its nest with a piece of fish in its talons for its mate. The...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3144
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Nov 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin's dorsal fin cuts through the water in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

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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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