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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-2011-1898
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1898

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1913
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in a small raft, guide the left spent booster used during space shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1894
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1894

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the solid rocket boosters used during space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 launch is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1920
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers at the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1919
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1919

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1891
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1891

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the solid rocket boosters used during space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 launch is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1895
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1895

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the solid rocket boosters used during space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 launch is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1897
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1897

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Aerosols over Houston and Galveston Bay
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Jan 29, 2003

Aerosols over Houston and Galveston Bay

These views from NASA Terra spacecraft portray Houston and Galveston Bay on September 12, 2002, and display data...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Sample Return Spacecraft Before Arrival Artist Concept
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Jun 20, 2011

Mars Sample Return Spacecraft Before Arrival Artist Concept

This artist concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays an aeroshell-encased spacecraft approaching...

JPL
NASA image: Cloud Height Maps for Hurricanes Frances and Ivan
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Sep 14, 2004

Cloud Height Maps for Hurricanes Frances and Ivan

NASA Terra spacecraft captured these images and cloud-top height retrievals of Hurricane Frances on September 4,...

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NASA image: Hurricane Felix
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Sep 3, 2007

Hurricane Felix

These infrared and microwave images were created with data retrieved by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS on...

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NASA image: Cloud Spirals and Outflow in Tropical Storm Katrina
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Sep 7, 2005

Cloud Spirals and Outflow in Tropical Storm Katrina

On Tuesday, August 30, 2005, NASA Terra spacecraft retrieved cloud-top heights and cloud-tracked wind velocities for...

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NASA image: During STS-57, EURECA is grappled by OV-105's RMS end effector
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Jun 24, 1993

During STS-57, EURECA is grappled by OV-105's RMS end effector

STS057-93-052 (24 June 1993) --- The European Retrievable Carrier (EURECA) is held in the grasp of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Hopkins during ITCS PWR Retrieval
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Jan 31, 2014

Hopkins during ITCS PWR Retrieval

ISS038-E-040139 (31 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, uses the Fluid...

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NASA image: Hopkins during ITCS PWR Retrieval
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Jan 31, 2014

Hopkins during ITCS PWR Retrieval

ISS038-E-040140 (31 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, uses the Fluid...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 With Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars 2020 With Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)

NASA's Mars 2020 rover will store rock and soil samples in sealed tubes on the planet's surface for future missions...

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NASA image: Southern U.S. Soil Moisture Map
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May 19, 2015

Southern U.S. Soil Moisture Map

Southern U.S. NASA's SMAP soil moisture retrievals from April 27, 2015, when severe storms were affecting Texas....

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NASA image: 2010-3447
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May 17, 2010

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STS-132 SRB RETRIEVAL SHIPS RETURN TO HANGAR AF

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NASA image: 2010-3450
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May 17, 2010

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STS-132 SRB RETRIEVAL SHIPS RETURN TO HANGAR AF

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NASA image: 2010-3448
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May 17, 2010

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STS-132 SRB RETRIEVAL SHIPS RETURN TO HANGAR AF

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-0292
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Jul 14, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle SRB retrieval acceptance test at sea.

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NASA image: 2010-3451
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May 17, 2010

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STS-132 SRB RETRIEVAL SHIPS RETURN TO HANGAR AF

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NASA image: 2010-3449
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May 17, 2010

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STS-132 SRB RETRIEVAL SHIPS RETURN TO HANGAR AF

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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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