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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: Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic [annotated]

Although there's only one formed tropical cyclone in the Atlantic: Hurricane Cristobal, there are three other...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees a Hyperactive Tropical Atlantic

Although there's only one formed tropical cyclone in the Atlantic: Hurricane Cristobal, there are three other...

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NASA image: Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-021 (4-18 March 1994) --- The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Its delta is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0829
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Mission Specialists Mike Foreman and Takao Doi, of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: STS-129 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A
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Nov 16, 2009

STS-129 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the astronauts on the STS-129 crew, dressed in...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0575
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Apr 25, 2000

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Waving to onlookers, the STS-101 crew eagerly walk to the waiting Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4138
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fiery columns propel space shuttle Endeavour into space from NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1799
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Waving at spectators, the STS-113 and Expedition 6 crews head for the Astrovan that...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0869
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Jul 19, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0010
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Jan 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Andrew Feustel (right) is ready to participate in NASCAR's Preseason Thunder...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0823
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- The STS-123 crewmembers are greeted by NASA VIPs and guests at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 24, 2009

Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-064 (24 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches landing on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4648
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Aug 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center’s in Florida, technicians set...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0021
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Jan 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Andrew Feustel poses with track vehicles during NASCAR's Preseason Thunder...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5393
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Flags on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida wave a final salute to...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1428
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Sep 25, 1997

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The five STS-86 mission specialists wave to the crowd of press representatives, KSC employees and other well-wishers...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0148
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Feb 2, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan and his wife, Akiko, wave before their departure from Patrick Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4647
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Aug 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center’s in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5159
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Sep 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A reporter and videographer interview Mission Management Team Chair Mike Moses after the...

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NASA image: Southern California Wildfires Captured by NASA's ECOSTRESS
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Sep 13, 2024

Southern California Wildfires Captured by NASA's ECOSTRESS

Data from NASA's ECOSTRESS (Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station) instrument aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0922
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Jul 21, 1999

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Flanked by security, the STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they head for the "Astrovan" a second time to take them to...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1522
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission pause by the Astrovan to wave to...

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NASA image: KSC00padig003
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Feb 11, 2000

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The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they step eagerly from the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch...

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NASA image: Launching a Weather Balloon to check conditions for the THEMIS L
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Jan 1, 2002

Launching a Weather Balloon to check conditions for the THEMIS L

A worker releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station weather station. The balloon is equipped...

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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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