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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: ASTER First Views of San Francisco River, Brazil - Visible/near Infrared VNIR Image monochrome
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Mar 11, 2000

ASTER First Views of San Francisco River, Brazil - Visible/near Infrared VNIR Image monochrome

This image of the San Francisco River channel, and its surrounding flood zone, in Brazil was acquired by band 3N of...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 1997

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-94) Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas observes an experiment in the glovebox...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4904
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Oct 31, 2014

KSC-2014-4904

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A researcher from the University of Florida in Gainesville, checks the Dust Atmospheric...

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NASA image: OCI in Vibration Testing
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Jul 27, 2022

OCI in Vibration Testing

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is configured for vibration testing. OCI is bagged with Dun-Shield to protect the...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6538
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Oct 18, 2009

KSC-2009-6538

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4900
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Oct 31, 2014

KSC-2014-4900

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A researcher at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida checks a reading on the Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6541
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Oct 18, 2009

KSC-2009-6541

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: North Polar Layers: Streaking and Unconformity
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Sep 18, 2017

North Polar Layers: Streaking and Unconformity

This oblique image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, of part of the North Polar layered deposits, acquired in...

JPL
NASA image: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility
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Apr 21, 2026

Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility

A photograph shows the exterior of NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at...

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NASA image: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility
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Apr 21, 2026

Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility

A photograph shows the exterior of NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at...

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NASA image: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility
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Apr 21, 2026

Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility

A photograph shows the exterior of NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1464
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Jan 25, 2013

KSC-2013-1464

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- A technician ensures no contaminants on the payload fairing or the Landsat Data Continuity...

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NASA image: IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment
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Jun 3, 2025

IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment

Technicians test the spring-activated door on the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6514
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Aug 18, 2011

KSC-2011-6514

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft are in place atop a...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0408
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Feb 27, 1990

KSC-90pc-0408

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility at KSC, technicians begin to peel away the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6504
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Aug 18, 2011

KSC-2011-6504

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft are lifted to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6463
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Aug 12, 2011

KSC-2011-6463

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., a crane...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2458
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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister transporter and canister approach the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6502
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Aug 18, 2011

KSC-2011-6502

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft will be lifted to...

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NASA image: IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment
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Jun 3, 2025

IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment

Technicians test the spring-activated door on the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1130
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Sep 18, 1998

KSC-98pc1130

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The International Extreme Ultraviolet Hitchhiker (IEH-3), one of the payloads for the...

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NASA image: IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment
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Jun 3, 2025

IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment

Technicians test the spring-activated door on the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

KSC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronaut Roberta Bondar conducts a life science experiment by using the Biorack Glovebox (GBX)...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00284
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Aug 4, 2004

KSC-04-S-00284

NASA's Lunar Sample Laboratory Facility is home to the most cherished -- and scientifically important -- relics of...

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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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