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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-2012-6506
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Dec 19, 2012

KSC-2012-6506

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif.-- Technicians position the transport container with NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3357
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Aug 4, 2014

KSC-2014-3357

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The first stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster on Stand
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Mar 28, 2014

OCO-2 Booster on Stand

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers in the environmental enclosure, or clean room, at the top of the mobile...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036520
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May 21, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e036520

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses tongs to collect geologic samples while wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6508
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Dec 19, 2012

KSC-2012-6508

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif.-- Technicians position the transport container with NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1614
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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- From their positions in the telemetry laboratory at Vandenberg Air Force Base, engineers...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Dec 3, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-09287 (3 December 2004) --- Howland Island, Oceania is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035709
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035709

An engineer helps NASA astronaut Kate Rubins adjust the lens on the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality Visual...

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NASA image: Bowen during EVA 4
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Nov 24, 2008

Bowen during EVA 4

S126-E-009726 (24 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-126 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035706
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035706

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses the hand controller on her wrist to display information while wearing the Joint AR...

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NASA image: Bowen during EVA 4
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Nov 24, 2008

Bowen during EVA 4

S126-E-009932 (24 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-126 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3278
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Jul 23, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A crane is positioned to offload the first stage of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Bowen during EVA 4
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Nov 24, 2008

Bowen during EVA 4

S126-E-009930 (24 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-126 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1301
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Jan 14, 2014

KSC-2014-1301

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In the NASA Building 836 high bay at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035708
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035708

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins opens the sun visor on the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality Visual Informatics System)...

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NASA image: OCO-2: Hoisting the Fairing Halves up the MST
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Mar 24, 2014

OCO-2: Hoisting the Fairing Halves up the MST

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Half of the fairing for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or OCO-2,...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster on Stand
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Mar 28, 2014

OCO-2 Booster on Stand

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035707
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May 19, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035707

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins walks through the lunar-like landscape wearing the Joint AR (Joint Augmented Reality...

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NASA image: Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Dec 8, 2017

Thermal Vacuum Testing

Crane lifting the GPM Core Observatory into position for TVAC testing. Credit: NASA/Goddard The Global Precipitation...

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NASA image: Pluto's Surface in Detail
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Jul 14, 2017

Pluto's Surface in Detail

On July 14, 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft made its historic flight through the Pluto system. This detailed,...

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NASA image: Using Gravity and Topography to Map Mars' Crustal Thickness
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Mar 21, 2016

Using Gravity and Topography to Map Mars' Crustal Thickness

Newly detailed mapping of local variations in Mars' gravitational pull on orbiters (center), combined with...

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NASA image: A Farewell to Saturn
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Nov 21, 2017

A Farewell to Saturn

After more than 13 years at Saturn, and with its fate sealed, NASA's Cassini spacecraft bid farewell to the...

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NASA image: POINTER: A Beacon In The Dark
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Dec 13, 2021

POINTER: A Beacon In The Dark

New technology being developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Department of Homeland Security Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3330
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Jul 31, 2014

KSC-2014-3330

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Slowly and carefully, the Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil...

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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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