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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-2013-2824
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Jun 19, 2013

KSC-2013-2824

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Technicians and engineers at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California mate the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2912
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Jun 25, 2013

KSC-2013-2912

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Final checkouts are being completed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...

KSC
NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 2, 2001

Space Science

The largest solar flare ever recorded occurred at 4:51 p.m. EDT, on Monday, April 2, 2001. as Observed by the Solar...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Science
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Jul 18, 1992

Earth Science

Workers at Launch Complex 17 Pad A, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) encapsulate the Geomagnetic Tail (GEOTAIL) spacecraft...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Pilot and Researcher Prepare for a Solar Cell Calibration Flight
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Apr 23, 1964

NASA Pilot and Researcher Prepare for a Solar Cell Calibration Flight

Pilot Earle Boyer and researcher Henry Brandhorst prepare for a solar cell calibration flight in a Martin B-57B...

GRC
NASA image: The Faint Young Star Paradox: Solar Storms May Have Been Key to Life on Earth
Video
May 23, 2016

The Faint Young Star Paradox: Solar Storms May Have Been Key to Life on Earth

Our sun's adolescence was stormy—and new evidence shows that these tempests may have been just the key to seeding...

GSFC
NASA image: NuSTAR Stares at the Sun
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Jul 8, 2015

NuSTAR Stares at the Sun

Flaring, active regions of our sun are highlighted in this image combining observations from several telescopes....

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Mar 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) roars into space in this photo showing a close-up of the Solid Rocket Boosters...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Mar 24, 1992

Space Science

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of Mission Specialist Kathryn Sullivan working in the Atmospheric...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 8, 1993

Microgravity

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of Mission Specialist Michael Foale working in the Atmospheric...

MSFC
NASA image: SDO Spots Extra Energy in the Sun's Corona
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Spots Extra Energy in the Sun's Corona

NASA release July 27, 2011 These jets, known as spicules, were captured in an SDO image on April 25, 2010. Combined...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6451
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Nov 19, 2009

KSC-2009-6451

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company Vice President and Chief Development Officer Eric Silagy, left,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0024
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Jan 5, 2003

KSC-03pd0024

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility move NASA's Solar Radiation and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0023
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Jan 5, 2003

KSC-03pd0023

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility, a technician cleans NASA's Solar Radiation...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5011
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Sep 4, 2009

KSC-2009-5011

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the site in the Industrial Area of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0172
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Jan 22, 2003

KSC-03pd0172

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Pegasus XL launch vehicle, with the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0025
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Jan 5, 2003

KSC-03pd0025

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility, NASA's Solar Radiation and Climate...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0028
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Jan 5, 2003

KSC-03pd0028

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility checks out the mating of NASA's Solar...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0171
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Jan 22, 2003

KSC-03pd0171

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Pegasus XL launch vehicle, with the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0027
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Jan 5, 2003

KSC-03pd0027

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility move the rotating work stand away from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0026
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Jan 5, 2003

KSC-03pd0026

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility, NASA's Solar Radiation and Climate...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1947
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Dec 17, 2002

KSC-02pd1947

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Attached underneath the Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft is the Pegasus XL Expendable...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0022
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Jan 5, 2003

KSC-03pd0022

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle is on a workstand in the Multi-Purpose...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5010
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Sep 4, 2009

KSC-2009-5010

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the site in the Industrial Area of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

KSC
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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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