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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-07pd1527
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Jun 16, 2007

KSC-07pd1527

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and dust rising from the ground of Space Launch Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1521
Image
Jun 16, 2007

KSC-07pd1521

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Space Launch Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the 209-foot-tall...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1990-A90-3004
Image
Aug 24, 1990

ARC-1990-A90-3004

Two mosaicked pieces of Magellan image strips display the area east of the Rhea Mons volcano on Venus. This image is...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1523
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Jun 16, 2007

KSC-07pd1523

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After the dust settles at Space Launch Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

KSC
NASA image: TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup - Updated Feb. 2018
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Feb 5, 2018

TRAPPIST-1 Planet Lineup - Updated Feb. 2018

This chart shows, on the top row, artist concepts of the seven planets of TRAPPIST-1 with their orbital periods,...

JPL
NASA image: Venus - Multiple-Floored, Irregular Impact Crater
Image
Sep 26, 1996

Venus - Multiple-Floored, Irregular Impact Crater

NASA' sMagellan imaged this multiple-floored, irregular impact crater at latitude 16.4 degrees north, longitude...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd1526
Image
Jun 16, 2007

KSC-07pd1526

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and dust rising from the ground of Space Launch Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1528
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Jun 16, 2007

KSC-07pd1528

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This panoramic view of Space Launch Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

KSC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Oct 15, 1997

Space Science

The 7-year journey to Saturn began with the liftoff of a Titan IVB/Centaur carrying the Cassini orbiter and its...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1522
Image
Jun 16, 2007

KSC-07pd1522

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The destruction of the 209-foot-tall mobile service tower on Pad 39-B at Space Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Space Science
Image
Oct 15, 1997

Space Science

The 7-year journey to Saturn began with the liftoff of a Titan IVB/ Centaur carrying the Cassini orbiter and its...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1520
Image
Jun 16, 2007

KSC-07pd1520

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Space Launch Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the 209-foot-tall...

KSC
NASA image: Venus - Sag Caldera Sachs Patera
Image
Nov 20, 1996

Venus - Sag Caldera Sachs Patera

This image from NASA Magellan spacecraft is of Sachs Patera on Venus, centered at 49 degrees north, 334 degrees...

JPL
NASA image: Fluid Fantasy
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Oct 24, 2016

Fluid Fantasy

Saturn's clouds are full of raw beauty, but they also represent a playground for a branch of physics called fluid...

JPL
NASA image: Hinode Views the 2012 Venus Transit
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Dec 8, 2017

Hinode Views the 2012 Venus Transit

On June 5, 2012, Hinode captured this stunning view of the transit of Venus -- the last instance of this rare...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1525
Image
Jun 16, 2007

KSC-07pd1525

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The 209-foot-tall mobile service tower on Pad 39-A of Space Launch Complex 36 on Cape...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1524
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Jun 16, 2007

KSC-07pd1524

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Within sight of the KSC Vehicle Assembly Building (at left on the horizon), the...

KSC
NASA image: Mariner-C Spacecraft Model
Image
Jun 23, 1964

Mariner-C Spacecraft Model

A model of the Mariner-C spacecraft at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research...

GRC
NASA image: Earth From the Perspective of Artemis II
Image
Apr 3, 2026

Earth From the Perspective of Artemis II

art002e000192 (April 3, 2026) - This nighttime picture of Earth was taken on April 2, 2026, by an Artemis II crew...

JSC
NASA image: Venus - Ovda Regio
Image
Aug 13, 1996

Venus - Ovda Regio

This image covers much of Ovda Regio, which forms the western part of Aphrodite Terra. It covers an area about 2,250...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2005
Image
Feb 10, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2005

Range : 60,000 miles This image is a false-color version of a near- infrared map of lower-level clouds on the night...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1990-A91-2002
Image
Feb 10, 1990

ARC-1990-A91-2002

Range : 60,000 miles These images are two versions of a near-infrafed map of lower-level clouds on the night side of...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1990-A91-2001
Image
Feb 19, 1990

ARC-1990-A91-2001

Range : 60,000 miles These images are two versions of a near-infrafed map of lower-level clouds on the night side of...

ARC
NASA image: Salt Lake City, Utah 2002
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Dec 8, 2017

Salt Lake City, Utah 2002

Salt Lake City, Utah, Winter 2001 The 2002 Winter Olympics are hosted by Salt Lake City at several venues within 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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