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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: Launch Complex 48
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Jan 13, 2021

Launch Complex 48

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s newest launch complex – Launch Complex 48 – is a dedicated site for small-class launch...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife - Birds
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Sep 25, 2019

Creative Photography - Wildlife - Birds

A Great Egret catches a small fish in a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife - Birds
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Sep 25, 2019

Creative Photography - Wildlife - Birds

A Great Egret catches a small fish in a waterway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a...

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NASA image: jsc2021e066967
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Sep 2, 2021

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jsc2021e066967 (9/2/2021) --- A preflight view of the Tanpopo-4 hardware. Tanpopo is a Japanese astrobiological...

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NASA image: The Megallanic Clouds seen from Dragon's window
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Nov 28, 2024

The Megallanic Clouds seen from Dragon's window

iss072e281085 (Nov. 28, 2024) --- This long-duration photograph looks out a window on the SpaceX Dragon crew...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-131 Approach
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Apr 7, 2010

ISS during STS-131 Approach

S131-E-007016 (7 April 2010) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station appears to be...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

A snowy egret successfully catches a small fish in a shallow waterway at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031653 (1/16/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1446
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 on July 4, images...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 49 crew
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Sep 23, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 49 crew

ISS049e008889 (09/23/2016) --- Night view of the Earth from the International Space Station by the crew of...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore
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Oct 30, 2024

Expedition 72 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore

iss072e143154 (Oct. 30, 2024) --- Expedition 72 Flight Engineers (from left) Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore, both NASA...

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NASA image: Controllable Twist Rotor in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Jul 18, 1975

Controllable Twist Rotor in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

3/4 lower front view of Controllable Twist Rotor (CTR) test of 4 blade helicopter model. Pictures with Ben Mandwyler...

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NASA image: jsc2012e063489
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Jun 5, 2012

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JSC2012-E-063489 (5 June 2012) --- The June 5, 2012 transit of Venus, the small dot in upper right of the disk, was...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana speaks at “Small Satellites, Big Missions: Pathfinding CubeSats Exploring...

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NASA image: iss064e022935
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Jan 14, 2021

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iss064e023935 (Jan. 14, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins sets up the...

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NASA image: STS-112 Water Survival Training, SCTF, NBL
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Feb 19, 2002

STS-112 Water Survival Training, SCTF, NBL

JSC2002-00529 (19 February 2002) --- Astronaut James D. Wetherbee, STS-113 mission commander, floats in a small life...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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Feb 11, 2014

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

ISS038-E-044994 (11 Feb. 2014) --- The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD), in the grasp of the Kibo laboratory...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Jan 26, 2017

Daedalia Planum

This VIS image shows part of Daedalia Planum, which is comprised of lava flows from Arsia Mons. A windstreak is...

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NASA image: SpinSat deployment from Cyclops Platform
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Nov 28, 2014

SpinSat deployment from Cyclops Platform

iss042e016906 (11/28/2014) --- The Space Station Integrated Kinetic Launcher for Orbital Payload Systems (SSIKLOPS),...

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NASA image: Japanese Robotic SFA during Expedition 22
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Mar 11, 2010

Japanese Robotic SFA during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-090362 (11 March 2010) --- The Japanese Robotic Manipulator System / Small Fine Arm (RMS/SFA), is featured...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1452
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 on July 4, images...

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NASA image: Hoshide in JEM
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Sep 26, 2012

Hoshide in JEM

ISS033-E-007429 (26 Sept. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 33 flight...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47485 (6 July 2006) --- The starboard wing of the Space Shuttle Discovery was one small section of the...

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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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