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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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May 24, 2009

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EDWARDS, Calif. - ED09-0127-01 - Space shuttle Atlantis touches down on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim waves as he dons his launch-and-entry suit and helmet...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie, right, is greeted by Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike...

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Feb 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers...

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Jul 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Mission Specialists Rex Walheim waves the American flag to commemorate the U.S....

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Sep 1, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

A prelaunch media briefing is held following a mission management team meeting for Artemis I on Sept. 1, 2022, at...

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NASA image: Jacks on Exterior of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1969

Jacks on Exterior of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Screwjacks located on the exterior of the second throat section in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the...

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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: 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 radiosonde, an instrument that transmits measurements on atmospheric pressure, humidity, temperature and winds, is...

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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute trails Space Shuttle Endeavour after touch down on runway 33 at the...

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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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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mach diamonds, below left, appear beneath Space Shuttle Discovery's main engines as...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie,...

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NASA image: High Temperatures in the San Francisco Bay Area
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Jun 30, 2022

High Temperatures in the San Francisco Bay Area

On June 21st, 2022, the San Francisco Bay Area experienced high temperatures as a hot mass of air remained over the...

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Feb 2, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan waves before his departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to...

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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour's wheels make first contact with runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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Nov 16, 2009

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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: View from Above
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Oct 31, 2016

View from Above

Saturn appears as a serene globe amid tranquil rings in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. In reality, the...

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Jan 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Andrew Feustel is ready for his ride in an official track vehicle at Daytona...

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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The wheels of Space Shuttle Endeavour make contact with runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After a briefing in the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming
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Nov 8, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming

Is the frequency of extreme weather events a sign that global warming is gaining pace and exceeding predictions?...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the...

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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National...

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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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