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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-99pp0872
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Jul 19, 1999

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The STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: NASA Studies an Unusual Arctic Warming Event
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Feb 28, 2018

NASA Studies an Unusual Arctic Warming Event

Winter temperatures are soaring in the Arctic for the fourth winter in a row. The heat, accompanied by moist air, is...

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NASA image: Death Valley, CA
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Aug 4, 2022

Death Valley, CA

Death Valley, California is a desert valley in the Northern Mojave Desert. During the summer months, Death Valley...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0678
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Standing in front of Space Shuttle Atlantis on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0124
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Jan 31, 2000

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The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they walk to the astrovan which will take them to Launch Pad 39A and liftoff of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 14, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13079 (15 January 2005) --- Tsunami damage, northwestern Sumatra (Indonesia) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: S-MODE Research Vessel and Marine Robots Prepare for Sea
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Oct 11, 2022

S-MODE Research Vessel and Marine Robots Prepare for Sea

As part of NASA's Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) pilot campaign in 2021, the research vessel...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-98pc1359
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Oct 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour arrives at Launch Pad 39A in the dim early morning light, atop...

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NASA image: Manufacturing Area From Above
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Aug 18, 2021

Manufacturing Area From Above

The X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft is taking shape at the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility...

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NASA image: Wavelength Comparisons
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Apr 2, 2018

Wavelength Comparisons

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory ran together three sequences of the sun taken in three different extreme...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-4917
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rises majestically from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1871
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF)...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0824
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie, right, shakes hands with LeRoy Cain, chair of the mission...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1863
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute deploys as the orbiter lands on runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0018
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Jan 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Andrew Feustel watches other cars on the Daytona International Speedway....

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Walkout
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Walkout

Elon Musk, SpaceX Chief Engineer, left, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Vice President Mike Pence, and Second...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig017
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Apr 25, 2000

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(Nikon D1 Test) The STS-101 crew wave to onlookers as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute for...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0825
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie, right front, is greeted by Kennedy Space Center Director...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload
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Feb 21, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1 - Return and Offload

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is being offloaded from the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval...

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NASA image: Completed SunRISE SmallSats Pictured Together
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Nov 30, 2023

Completed SunRISE SmallSats Pictured Together

Shown here at Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory in Logan, Utah, in November, 2023, the six...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2010-3340
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the astronauts on space shuttle Atlantis' STS-132...

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NASA image: Where the Small Moon Rules
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Sep 19, 2016

Where the Small Moon Rules

Pan may be small as satellites go, but like many of Saturn's ring moons, it has a has a very visible effect on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5205
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dressed in their bright-orange launch-and-entry suits, the final four astronauts to launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3197
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Apr 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's six STS-134 astronauts, dressed in their orange launch-and-entry...

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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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