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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: Great Red Spot Rotation (animation)
Image
Dec 11, 2017

Great Red Spot Rotation (animation)

Winds around Jupiter's Great Red Spot are simulated in this JunoCam view that has been animated using a model of the...

JPL
NASA image: Perspective view over the Grand Canyon, Arizona
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Oct 22, 2001

Perspective view over the Grand Canyon, Arizona

This simulated true color perspective view over the Grand Canyon was created from Advanced Spaceborne Thermal...

JPL
NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach
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Nov 12, 1964

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach

Artists used paintbrushes and airbrushes to recreate the lunar surface on each of the four models comprising the...

LRC
NASA image: Environmental Portrait of the Facility Manager for the Space Sim
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Jan 11, 2016

Environmental Portrait of the Facility Manager for the Space Sim

“I am a Black woman in STEM. And when I was growing up, I cannot say that I saw a lot of faces that looked like mine...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0506
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Mar 15, 2006

KSC-06pd0506

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Preparing for a simulated emergency landing of a shuttle crew, United Space Alliance...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1234
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1234

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Commander...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0927
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Apr 9, 2008

KSC-08pd0927

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a group of NASA and contractor workers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1239
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1239

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician helps...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1237
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1237

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Pilot Ken...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0143
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Jan 28, 1999

KSC-99pc0143

As part of X-33 launch equipment testing at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, the KSC-developed X-33 weight simulator...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1230
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1230

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician helps...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-6490
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Aug 14, 1971

ARC-1971-AC71-6490

N-243 Flight and Guidance Centrifuge: Is used for spacecraft mission simulations and is adaptable to two...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1256
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1256

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission Specialist Akihiko Hoshide...

KSC
NASA image: MMU development at the Martin Marietta plant in Denver, Colorado
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Jul 25, 1980

MMU development at the Martin Marietta plant in Denver, Colorado

S80-36889 (24 July 1980) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II uses a simulator at Martin Marietta?s space center near...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1229
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1229

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0928
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Apr 9, 2008

KSC-08pd0928

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a group of NASA and contractor workers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1231
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2448
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Dec 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2448

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, M-113...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1232
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1232

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1236
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1236

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-3009
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Oct 29, 1991

ARC-1991-AC91-3009

The northern hemisphere is displayed in this global view of the surface of Venus. The north pole is at the center of...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0925
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Apr 9, 2008

KSC-08pd0925

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a group of NASA and contractor workers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1225
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1225

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1257
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May 9, 2008

KSC-08pd1257

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission Specialist Mike Fossum...

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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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