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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-2014-3900
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Sep 12, 2014

KSC-2014-3900

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3898
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Sep 12, 2014

KSC-2014-3898

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Scar from One of Los Angeles' Biggest Wildfires Imaged by NASA Satellite
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Oct 9, 2017

Scar from One of Los Angeles' Biggest Wildfires Imaged by NASA Satellite

On Sept. 1, 2017, the La Tuna Canyon fire began in the foothills north of Los Angeles. By the time it was contained,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1127
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Aug 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This 30-second timed exposure captures the bright lights around the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2353
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Oct 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A large tree lies on its side after being ripped from the ground near NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1114
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shuttle Atlantis, with twin solid rocket boosters and external tank atop the Mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2350
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Oct 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the side of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, some panels are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0890
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A roseate spoonbill takes flight from a lake north of Kennedy Space Center. Spoonbills...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0888
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Roseate spoonbills wade in the shallow water (foreground) while white pelicans and...

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NASA image: Where the Wind Blows
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Sep 23, 2019

Where the Wind Blows

The lower elevation on the left side of this VIS image is part of Memnonia Sucli. The higher elevations to the right...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0203
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Feb 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A moss-covered alligator stretches out on the water’s edge at a bank on the west side...

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NASA image: Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico
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Feb 21, 2019

Potrillo Volcanic Field, New Mexico

The Potrillo volcanic field is located on the Rio Grande Rift in southern New Mexico. Different kinds of volcanism...

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NASA image: Coprates Chasma
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Mar 7, 2022

Coprates Chasma

This VIS image is located on the eastern side of Coprates Chasma, near Capri Chasma. The image shows a large lobe...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-71345 (28 August 2006) --- The crewmembers aboard the International Space Station took this oblique picture...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 28, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-185327 (28 March 2012) --- Moscow, Russia appears at the center of this nighttime image photographed by one...

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NASA image: Aurora Austrailis taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 16, 2003

Aurora Austrailis taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-028961 (16 Feb. 2003) --- The Expedition Six crew enjoyed this green aurora dancing over the night side of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3897
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Sep 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0201
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Feb 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator makes a splashy entrance into the water on the west side of NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Nov 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-005821 (30 Nov. 2010) --- From 220 miles above Earth one of the Expedition 26 crew members used a 180-mm...

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NASA image: Chile Altiplano Unconformity
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Oct 22, 2001

Chile Altiplano Unconformity

This 10.5 by 11 km sub-area in northern Chile was acquired by ASTER on April 7, 2000. Dramatically displayed is a...

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NASA image: Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, Botswana, Africa
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Jan 19, 1992

Makgadikgadi Salt Pan, Botswana, Africa

STS054-151-015 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- The Makgadikgadi Salt Pan is one of the largest features in Botswana visible...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0200
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Feb 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An alligator slides off a bank into the water on the west side of NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1574
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the west side of Launch Pad 39B, the Rotating Service Structure surrounds...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-71348 (28 August 2006) --- The crewmembers aboard the International Space Station took this picture of...

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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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