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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: Earth Observation
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Jun 3, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-007078 (3 June 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1026
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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Kent Rominger exits the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) after flying weather...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment

STS026-31-071 (3 Oct 1988) --- After deployment from Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, the inertial upper stage...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission
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Jun 2, 2008

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission

ISS017-E-008701 (2 June 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches...

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NASA image: Filament Breakaway
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Apr 18, 2017

Filament Breakaway

A dark, elongated filament rose up and broke to the lower left and out from the sun seen by NASA Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: CME Blow Out
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Jun 25, 2015

CME Blow Out

A substantial coronal mass ejection, or CME, blew out from side of the Sun, giving us a great view of the event in...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking
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Nov 28, 2008

View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking

S126-E-014906 (28 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Cygnus approach
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus approach

ISS040-E-068656 (16 July 2014) --- The Orbital Sciences? Cygnus cargo craft (bottom center) is photographed by an...

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NASA image: Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA
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Sep 18, 1991

Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA

In this view of Houston/Galveston, Texas, USA (29.5N, 95.5W), heavy spring rains emphasize the several bodies of...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0143
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Feb 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Cloud cover rolls in behind Space Shuttle Endeavour as the Rotating Service Structure...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1025
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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Kent Rominger sits in the cockpit of a Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) after...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-90 mission
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Apr 19, 1998

Earth observations taken during STS-90 mission

STS090-756-046 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- A 70mm view of the Las Vegas, Nevada area, including the western-most tip...

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NASA image: Lower New England, USA
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Jun 22, 1973

Lower New England, USA

SL2-103-967 (22 June 1973) --- This view of lower New England, (41.5N, 72.0W) shows a rare cloud-free area...

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NASA image: STS-100 crewmember performs EVA during mission
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Apr 22, 2001

STS-100 crewmember performs EVA during mission

ISS002-707-057 (22 April 2001) --- 70-mm frame. STS-100 EVA crewmember Chris Hadfield in dark silhouette - shadowed...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7251 (6 August 2005) --- The International Space Station is backdropped against the blackness of space above...

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NASA image: Midwestern United States as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Midwestern United States as seen from STS-58

STS058-102-018 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- A cloud-free, wide-angle view from above western Tennessee to the northern...

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NASA image: Los Angeles-Long Beach area of Southern California as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 9, 1969

Los Angeles-Long Beach area of Southern California as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-22-3436 (March 1969) --- Los Angeles-Long Beach area of southern California, as photographed from the Apollo 9...

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NASA image: Payload Bay of Endeavour
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Nov 26, 2008

Payload Bay of Endeavour

S126-E-012093 (27 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped against a massive cloud cover, the aft portion of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking
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Feb 20, 2010

Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking

S130-E-012305 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-102
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Mar 17, 2001

Earth observations taken during STS-102

STS102-E-5278 (17 March 2001) --- This scene of the aft portion of the Space Shuttle Discovery, backdropped against...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six.
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Dec 4, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six.

ISS006-E-05070 (4 December 2002) --- The new crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were able to...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008680 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-122 Undocking
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Feb 18, 2008

View of ISS after STS-122 Undocking

S122-E-009880 (18 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 8, 2008

Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-006273 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped against a cloud-covered portion of Earth, the European Space Agency's...

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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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