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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-2012-3232
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-3232

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1612
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Mar 2, 2012

KSC-2012-1612

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences technicians closely monitor the second section of the Pegasus...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis II Splashdown and Recovery Operations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Splashdown and Recovery Operations

NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, the U.S. Navy, and Department of Defense aboard the USS John P. Murtha deploy...

KSC
NASA image: STP-3 Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Launch Preparations
Video
May 21, 2021

STP-3 Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Launch Preparations

Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) image feature

KSC
NASA image: NASA Science Live: We’re Crashing a Spacecraft into an Asteroid…on Purpose! [Episode 40]
Video
Nov 23, 2021

NASA Science Live: We’re Crashing a Spacecraft into an Asteroid…on Purpose! [Episode 40]

What questions do you have about NASA’s #DARTMission? Join our experts Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 4 p.m. EST. NASA’s Double...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Science Live: How to Spot Comet NEOWISE [Episode 19]
Video
Jul 15, 2020

NASA Science Live: How to Spot Comet NEOWISE [Episode 19]

Have you seen Comet NEOWISE in the sky? ☄️ Visiting from the most distant parts of our solar system, it made its...

HQ
NASA image: ED08-0309-23
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Dec 11, 2008

ED08-0309-23

The bulbous nose of one of NASA's two Global Hawk unmanned high-altitude aircraft houses communications and sensor...

AFRC
NASA image: ED08-0309-18
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Dec 11, 2008

ED08-0309-18

One of NASA's two Global Hawk unmanned high-altitude aircraft shows off its blue-and-white livery in front of its...

AFRC
NASA image: ED08-0309-24
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Dec 11, 2008

ED08-0309-24

This Global Hawk unmanned aircraft is one of two that are used by NASA for Earth science missions and by Northrop...

AFRC
NASA image: ED08-0309-12
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Dec 11, 2008

ED08-0309-12

One of NASA's two Global Hawk high-altitude unmanned science aircraft displays its contours outside its hangar at...

AFRC
NASA image: Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho
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Dec 8, 2017

Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho

On August 29, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this...

GSFC
NASA image: Aurora over North America
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Dec 8, 2017

Aurora over North America

Using the “day-night band” (DNB) of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), the Suomi National...

GSFC
NASA image: Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho
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Dec 8, 2017

Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho

On August 29, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this...

GSFC
NASA image: Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho
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Dec 8, 2017

Mustang Complex Fires in Idaho

On August 29, 2012, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this...

GSFC
NASA image: Projections of Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Watersheds by 2100
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Dec 11, 2024

Projections of Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Watersheds by 2100

A recent study led by researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California that seawater will...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2010-4453D
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Jul 29, 2010

KSC-2010-4453D

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's NEOWISE Captures Final Image Moments Before End of Mission
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Aug 8, 2024

NASA's NEOWISE Captures Final Image Moments Before End of Mission

This starfield was imaged by NASA's Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) moments before...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2010-4453E
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Jul 29, 2010

KSC-2010-4453E

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which...

KSC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have been testing Magnetic Launch Assist Systems, formerly...

MSFC
NASA image: An engineer inspects NEO Surveyor’s Infrared Detectors
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Dec 5, 2025

An engineer inspects NEO Surveyor’s Infrared Detectors

An engineer inspects the surface of four mid-wavelength infrared science detectors for NASA’s Near-Earth Object...

JPL
NASA image: NEO Surveyor’s Large Sunshade Takes Shape
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Dec 5, 2025

NEO Surveyor’s Large Sunshade Takes Shape

The sunshade for NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission towers above a fixture at supplier Applied...

JPL
NASA image: Hurricane Isaac by Night [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Hurricane Isaac by Night [annotated]

NASA image acquired August 29, 2012 1:57 a.m EDT Hurricane Isaac lit up by moonlight as it spins over the city of...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA's Planetary Radar Reveals Peanut Shape of Asteroid 1997 QK1
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Sep 2, 2025

NASA's Planetary Radar Reveals Peanut Shape of Asteroid 1997 QK1

Asteroid 1997 QK1 is shown to be an elongated, peanut-shaped near-Earth object in this series of 28 radar images...

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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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