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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-99pp0356
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Mar 25, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW workers continue checking the deployment of the solar panel array (right)...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0623
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Jun 1, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is lowered onto the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS)...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0355
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians check the point of attachment of the solar panel array at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0352
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Mar 26, 1999

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TRW technicians in the Vertical Processing Facility check the fitting of the solar panel array being attached to the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0351
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians look at the point of attachment on the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: NASA VideoFile: NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
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Jul 12, 2022

NASA VideoFile: NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe

The dawn of a new era in astronomy is here as the world gets its first look at the full capabilities of NASA’s James...

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NASA image: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean Sea
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Jan 19, 1993

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean Sea

STS054-74-049 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- St. Croix is the largest, and most industrial of the U.S. Virgin Islands. This...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2403
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May 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, students from the United States...

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NASA image: Ceres at Dawn - Take One
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Mar 6, 2015

Ceres at Dawn - Take One

The slim crescent of Ceres smiles back as the dwarf planet awaits the arrival of an emissary from Earth. This image...

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NASA image: MSFC_20240420_HERC
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Apr 20, 2024

MSFC_20240420_HERC

NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge student engineering competition celebrated 30 years in 2024, April...

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NASA image: Landsat Observes Barrier Islands
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May 26, 2011

Landsat Observes Barrier Islands

A survey of barrier islands published in 2011 in the Journal of Coastal Research offers the most thorough assessment...

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NASA image: Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?
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Mar 31, 2016

Why Do Raindrop Sizes Matter In Storms?

Not all raindrops are created equal. The size of falling raindrops depends on several factors, including where the...

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NASA image: The TRAPPIST-1 Habitable Zone
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Feb 22, 2017

The TRAPPIST-1 Habitable Zone

The TRAPPIST-1 system contains a total of seven planets, all around the size of Earth. Three of them -- TRAPPIST-1e,...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team check their firearms before competing in the 37th...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team scales over a wall during one of the tactical...

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NASA image: Disaster Response Coordination System Briefing
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Jun 13, 2024

Disaster Response Coordination System Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during an event launching a new Disaster Response Coordination...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0680
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sea World workers wade into the Banana River carrying a young manatee they are...

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NASA image: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations
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Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Disaster Response Coordination System Briefing
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Jun 13, 2024

Disaster Response Coordination System Briefing

Federal Emergency Management Agency Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks delivers remarks during an event launching a new...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator at IAA Planetary Defense Conference
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Apr 29, 2019

NASA Administrator at IAA Planetary Defense Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers a keynote speech at the sixth International Academy of Astronautics...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team prepare for the next tactical challenge at the 37th...

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NASA image: Disaster Response Coordination System Briefing
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Jun 13, 2024

Disaster Response Coordination System Briefing

NASA Langley Research Center Director Clayton Turner delivers remarks during an event launching a new Disaster...

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NASA image: Disaster Response Coordination System Briefing
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Jun 13, 2024

Disaster Response Coordination System Briefing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during an event launching a new Disaster Response Coordination...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0681
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large adult manatee requires many helpers to lift it out of the van that brought it...

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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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