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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: Cumbre Vieja volcano, La Palma
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Jan 5, 2022

Cumbre Vieja volcano, La Palma

The major volcanic eruption of Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, Canary Islands, began on September 21, 2021. For...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1852
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Sep 18, 2004

KSC-04pd1852

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking at damage on the second floor of the hurricane-ravaged Thermal Protection...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00050
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Mar 3, 2005

KSC-05-S-00050

How does the Thermal Protection System on the Space Shuttle work? The Thermal Protection System of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1978
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Apr 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1978

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Mobile Aerospace Reconnaissance System, or MARS, is secured aboard NASA’s Freedom...

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NASA image: La Plata, Maryland
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May 7, 2002

La Plata, Maryland

On Sunday, April 28, a category F5 tornado cut an East-West path through La Plata, Maryland, killing 5 and injuring...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2189
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Aug 3, 2007

KSC-07pd2189

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-120 crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Inspecting...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Cascade Mtns. Oregon
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Apr 19, 2002

Cascade Mtns. Oregon

The ground near one of the long-dormant Three Sisters volcanoes in the Cascade Mountains of west-central Oregon has...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2198
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Aug 3, 2007

KSC-07pd2198

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-120 crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Receiving...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0120
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Jan 9, 2001

KSC01pp0120

In the Spacecraft Assembly & Encapsulation Facility -2, workers attach an overhead crane to the solar array on the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2190
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Aug 3, 2007

KSC-07pd2190

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-120 crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Inspecting...

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NASA image: Isle of Jersey
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Oct 29, 2002

Isle of Jersey

The Isle of Jersey (officially called the Bailiwick of Jersey) is the largest Channel Island, positioned in the Bay...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Live Launch Coverage

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: 3-D View of Death Valley, California
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Jul 21, 2001

3-D View of Death Valley, California

This 3-D perspective view looking north over Death Valley, California, was produced by draping ASTER nighttime...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1845
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Sep 18, 2004

KSC-04pd1845

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - United Space Alliance technician Shelly Kipp (right) shows some of the material...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

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NASA image: Test Stand at the Rocket Engine Test Facility
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Feb 23, 1973

Test Stand at the Rocket Engine Test Facility

The thrust stand in the Rocket Engine Test Facility at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...

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NASA image: Huaraz, Peru
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Apr 2, 2003

Huaraz, Peru

A chunk of glacier was threatening to fall into an Andean lake and cause major flooding in a Peruvian city of...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Liftoff
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Liftoff

NASA’s Landsat 9 satellite launches on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex 3 at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1851
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Sep 18, 2004

KSC-04pd1851

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking at damage inside the hurricane-ravaged Thermal Protection System Facility are...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09467 (19 Aug. 2007) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by a STS-118...

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NASA image: Idaho Fires
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Oct 22, 2001

Idaho Fires

This full-frame ASTER image, acquired August 30, 2000, covers an area of 60 by 60 km in the Salmon River Mountains,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0100
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Jan 5, 2001

KSC-01PP-0100

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2, workers check the movement of the 2001 Mars Odyssey...

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NASA image: Mississippi River Delta
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Jun 11, 2002

Mississippi River Delta

As the Mississippi River enters the Gulf of Mexico, it loses energy and dumps its load of sediment that it has...

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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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