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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: May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations–iss059m141331122
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May 22, 2019

May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations–iss059m141331122

NASA astronaut Anne McClain working on Astrobee Mapping Operations inside the Japanese Experiment Module aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0581
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Mar 21, 2001

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker prepares the site before attaching a camera to the...

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NASA image: ER-2 aircraft expert handles liquid oxygen for airborne science mission
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May 22, 2024

ER-2 aircraft expert handles liquid oxygen for airborne science mission

Francisco Rodriguez (aircraft mechanic) services liquid oxygen or LOX on the ER-2 during the Geological Earth...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 145
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Aug 8, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 145

NASA's Dawn spacecraft views a crater at top center that touches the rim of Messor Crater (25 miles, 40 kilometers),...

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NASA image: Altiplano of the Central Andes as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Altiplano of the Central Andes as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis

This photograph captures the exotic volcanic terrain of the Altiplano of the Central Andes. Some of the remarkable...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 8
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Jan 19, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 8

Flecks of bright material can be seen in this image of Ceres, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft. The view is centered...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00055
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Mar 15, 2006

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Project scientist Jim Slavin is interviewed. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations–iss059m151331122
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May 22, 2019

May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations–iss059m151331122

NASA astronaut Anne McClain working on Astrobee Mapping Operations inside the Japanese Experiment Module aboard the...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 122
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Jul 1, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 122

Two overlapping, unnamed craters with long shadows are seen high in the northern hemisphere of Ceres. The scene is...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 202
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Oct 27, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 202

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows terrain on Ceres covered by ejecta from a nearby impact, which has...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 163
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Sep 1, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 163

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows part of the floor and eastern rim on Consus Crater (40 miles or 64...

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NASA image: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Ethan Massey, in the control booth, sends commands that control the movement of the Moon Gravity Representative Unit...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1531
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Jul 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - MESSENGER, a NASA Discovery mission. The MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment,...

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NASA image: APOLLO LANDING SITES
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Apr 1, 1972

APOLLO LANDING SITES

S72-32719 (March 1972) --- With four of the six planned lunar missions completed, this chart has been prepared to...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00063
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Mar 12, 2006

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View this video that describes the ST5 mission. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00087
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Mar 12, 2006

KSC-06-S-00087

NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1039
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Jul 13, 1997

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Workers erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 139
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Jul 29, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 139

Terrain shown in this view from Ceres lies within the large, southern hemisphere impact basin named Zadeni (80...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 151
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Aug 16, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 151

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows terrain on Ceres centered at approximately 37 degrees south latitude, 51...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1040
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Jul 13, 1997

KSC-97pc1040

Workers erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 167
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Sep 8, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 167

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows cratered terrain at 59 degrees north latitude, 89 degrees east longitude...

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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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