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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: ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Northern California Dixie Fire
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Jul 29, 2021

ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Northern California Dixie Fire

NASA's ECOSTRESS captured data over Northern California's Dixie Fire, which had ballooned to over 220,000 acres as...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01PD-1841
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Dec 17, 2001

KSC-01PD-1841

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-108 crew wave to the crowd as they head for the van to transport them back to...

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NASA image: Evapotranspiration over San Joaquin Valley
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Aug 4, 2022

Evapotranspiration over San Joaquin Valley

The Central Valley, CA is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the United States and the world. As...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-4650
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Aug 13, 2009

KSC-2009-4650

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: STS-135 Crew Walkout to Astrovan
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Crew Walkout to Astrovan

STS135-S-025 (8 July 2011) --- After suiting up, the STS-135 crew members pause alongside the Astrovan to wave...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig003
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC-00padig003

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: KSC-98pc603
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May 7, 1998

KSC-98pc603

The STS-91 crew participates in a simulated walk-out from the Operations and Checkout Building to board a van which...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3264
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May 24, 2009

KSC-2009-3264

EDWARDS, Calif. - ED09-0127-04 - A drag chute slows the speed of space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0921
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Jul 21, 1999

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The STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building for the second time...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0013
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Jan 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Andrew Feustel (right) thanks NASCAR driver Kurt Busch (center) for his...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, NASA and U.S. Navy personnel gather after the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc604
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May 7, 1998

KSC-98pc604

The STS-91 crew participates in a simulated walk-out from the Operations and Checkout Building to board a van which...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) was one of NASA's science and technology programs that...

MSFC
NASA image: The Oak Fire
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Aug 4, 2022

The Oak Fire

The Oak Fire started on July 22nd, 2022 at 2:10 PM PDT near Carstens Road and Highway 140 in Mariposa County, west...

JPL
NASA image: STS-131 Crew Walkout at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Crew Walkout at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)

STS131-S-007 (5 April 2010) --- After suiting up, the STS-131 crew members pause alongside the Astrovan to wave...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1605
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Feb 24, 2011

KSC-2011-1605

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 astronauts,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1393
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Oct 26, 1998

KSC-98pc1393

STS-95 Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA), waves on her...

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NASA image: STS 61C - CREW INSIGNIA
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Oct 10, 1985

STS 61C - CREW INSIGNIA

S85-41917 (October 1985) --- Columbia, which opened the era of the Space Transportation System with four orbital...

JSC
NASA image: ECOSTRESS Gauges the Apple Fire's Temperature From Space
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Aug 3, 2020

ECOSTRESS Gauges the Apple Fire's Temperature From Space

This temperature map shows the stressed and dry vegetation surrounding the Apple fire in Southern California on Aug....

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-109 crew of seven waved to onlookers as they emerged from the Operations and Checkout Buildings at Kennedy...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Crew Walkout
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Mar 1, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Crew Walkout

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, Bob Cabana, NASA associate administrator, center, and Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5154
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Sep 21, 2009

KSC-2009-5154

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, with space shuttle Discovery on top, touches...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1546
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Oct 11, 2000

KSC-00pp1546

Smiling and waving at photographers and onlookers, the STS-92 crew hurries to the waiting Astrovan for the trip to...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

From left to right, Janet Petro, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Lori Glaze, associate administrator for...

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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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