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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: Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's completed Orion spacecraft begins its trip from the Launch...

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NASA image: Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's completed Orion spacecraft begins its trip from the Launch...

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NASA image: Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's completed Orion spacecraft begins its trip from the Launch...

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NASA image: Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37
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Nov 11, 2014

Orion Starts Roll to Launch Pad 37

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's completed Orion spacecraft begins its trip from the Launch...

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NASA image: Chamitoff egresses Crew Lock at the start of EVA 1
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May 20, 2011

Chamitoff egresses Crew Lock at the start of EVA 1

ISS027-E-034395 (20 May 2011) --- Attired in his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit, NASA astronaut Greg...

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NASA image: Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast
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Oct 12, 2024

Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation and share NASA Stennis’ rich history of propulsion...

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NASA image: jsc2017e135201 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Scott Tingle of NASA signs in for the start of the crew’s final qualification exam activities Nov. 29. Tingle, Anton Shkaplerov of the Russ
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Nov 29, 2017

jsc2017e135201 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Scott Tingle of NASA signs in for the start of the crew’s final qualification exam activities Nov. 29. Tingle, Anton Shkaplerov of the Russ

jsc2017e135201 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember...

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NASA image: Mt. Etna, Italy
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Dec 16, 2020

Mt. Etna, Italy

Starting December 13, 2020, a strong eruptive episode began at Mt. Etna's New SE summit crater. Lava fountains...

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NASA image: South Polar Ice
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Jul 22, 2022

South Polar Ice

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. This image was taken at the start of southern summer, and the...

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NASA image: Spring in Inca City V
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Nov 13, 2014

Spring in Inca City V

A significant event has occurred in Inca City. The layer of seasonal ice has started to develop long cracks as...

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NASA image: Esperanza Fire near Palm Springs, California
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Nov 8, 2006

Esperanza Fire near Palm Springs, California

The Esperanza fire started on October 26 in the dry brush near Palm Springs, CA. By the time it was contained 6 days...

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NASA image: Ma'adim Vallis
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Oct 28, 2020

Ma'adim Vallis

This VIS image shows a small section of Ma'adim Valles. Ma'adim Valles is an outflow channel that starts in the...

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NASA image: Major Wildfire Near Santa Barbara seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Jun 22, 2016

Major Wildfire Near Santa Barbara seen by NASA Spacecraft

The Sherpa fire in Santa Barbara County, CA has burned over 12 square miles since it started on June 15. Smoke from...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson: A Look Back at Two Years of Success
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May 4, 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson: A Look Back at Two Years of Success

Description: On May 3, 2021, Bill Nelson was sworn in as NASA Administrator. In two years, NASA made history and...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-041
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Center Director S. Pete Worden, Jack Boyd, Lewis Braxton, III start the...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00029
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Apr 20, 2011

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The Future Starts Here: Kennedy Space Center is propelled today by the same strengths that have made it the nation's...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00015
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Mar 9, 2011

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STS-133 Landing: Go for Deorbit Burn. Shuttle Discovery and crew have been given the 'Go' to start their journey...

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NASA image: Art Concepts - Apollo VIII
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Dec 2, 1968

Art Concepts - Apollo VIII

S68-51302 (December 1968) --- North American Rockwell artist's concept illustrating a phase of the Apollo 8 lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00213
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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Ivan from Brisbane, he wants know if it is possible to land the Shuttle remotely without the crew. MR....

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NASA image: Back to School Message from Megan McArthur
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Aug 22, 2022

Back to School Message from Megan McArthur

Starting a new school year can be both exciting and intimidating. Megan McArthur shares how starting new school year...

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NASA image: Hebrus Valles
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Oct 22, 2021

Hebrus Valles

Located west of the Elysium Volcanic complex, Hebrus Valles is a channel system that flowed to the north. This VIS...

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NASA image: jsc2011e118362 - Panorama view of Apollo 16 lunar surface photos of the Station 10 and Sample 381 Rock taken during the second moonwalk of the mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 16 images starting with frame AS16-114-18450 thru end frame
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Sep 9, 2011

jsc2011e118362 - Panorama view of Apollo 16 lunar surface photos of the Station 10 and Sample 381 Rock taken during the second moonwalk of the mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 16 images starting with frame AS16-114-18450 thru end frame

jsc2011e118362 - Panorama view of Apollo 16 lunar surface photos of the Station 10 and Sample 381 Rock taken during...

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NASA image: jsc2011e118361 - Panorama view of Apollo 15 lunar module pilot James B. Irwin, using a scoop in making a trench in the lunar soil during the second moonwalk of the mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 15 images starting with frame AS15-92-
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Sep 9, 2011

jsc2011e118361 - Panorama view of Apollo 15 lunar module pilot James B. Irwin, using a scoop in making a trench in the lunar soil during the second moonwalk of the mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 15 images starting with frame AS15-92-

jsc2011e118361 - Panorama view of Apollo 15 lunar module pilot James B. Irwin, using a scoop in making a trench in...

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NASA image: jsc2011e118360 - Panorama view of Station 8 and (Mons) Mt. Hadley taken during the third moonwalk of the Apollo 15 mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 15 images starting with frame AS15-82-11054 thru end frame AS15-82-11058. The panoramic
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Sep 9, 2011

jsc2011e118360 - Panorama view of Station 8 and (Mons) Mt. Hadley taken during the third moonwalk of the Apollo 15 mission. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 15 images starting with frame AS15-82-11054 thru end frame AS15-82-11058. The panoramic

jsc2011e118360 - Panorama view of Station 8 and (Mons) Mt. Hadley taken during the third moonwalk of the Apollo 15...

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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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