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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-00pp0731
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0731

Smoke rising from the smoldering brush on Kennedy Space Center illustrates the hazardous fire conditions that exist...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 20, 1994

Around Marshall

On the 25th Anniversary of the Apollo-11 space launch, Marshall celebrated with a test firing of the Space Shuttle...

MSFC
NASA image: MCC During GT-11
Image
Sep 15, 1966

MCC During GT-11

S66-52762 (15 Sept. 1966) --- Dr. Robert R. Gilruth (left) smokes a cigar in Houston's Mission Control Center to...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0438
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01pp0438

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam billow out from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0447
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01pp0447

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam seem to break away as Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01padig151
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01padig151

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from Astronaut Rd., Space Shuttle Discovery breaks away from the cocoon of...

KSC
NASA image: Wilmore with Planned Thanksgiving Meal Items
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Nov 23, 2014

Wilmore with Planned Thanksgiving Meal Items

Commander Barry Wilmore takes a self-portrait with food packages (smoked turkey, cranapple dessert, cornbread...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 28, 2020

Earth Observation

iss063e040142 (June 28, 2020) --- Victoria, Argentina (lower right), pictured from the International Space Station,...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08-S-00006
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Feb 7, 2008

KSC-08-S-00006

Lift Off_ Space shuttle Atlantis roars off the launch pad out of a cloud of smoke and steam headed for orbit. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0447
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0447

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam seem to break away as Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off...

KSC
NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Image
Feb 20, 1945

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

During World War II, Arsenal workers from Huntsville, Alabama. and surrounding areas responded to the call for...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC00pp0731
Image
Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0731

Smoke rising from the smoldering brush on Kennedy Space Center illustrates the hazardous fire conditions that exist...

KSC
NASA image: 1401372
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Sep 26, 2014

1401372

SPARKY THE FIRE DOG, MASCOT FOR THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, TEAMS UP WITH PATRICK SCHEUERMANN AT THE...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Aug 13, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-22274 (13 Aug. 2007) --- Smoke plumes from a forest fire in the Gallatin National Forest, Montana is...

JSC
NASA image: KSC01padig147
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC01padig147

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dozens of spectators line up by the turn basin to watch Space Shuttle Discovery blast...

KSC
NASA image: MSG SAME Experiment
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Jul 14, 2010

MSG SAME Experiment

ISS024-E-008364 (14 July 2010)--- Astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works on the Smoke...

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NASA image: MSG SAME Experiment
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Jul 14, 2010

MSG SAME Experiment

ISS024-E-008369 (14 July 2010)--- Astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works on the Smoke...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-147
Image
Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-147

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dozens of spectators line up by the turn basin to watch Space Shuttle Discovery blast...

KSC
NASA image: Wildfires burn throughout Canada's central provinces
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Aug 3, 2025

Wildfires burn throughout Canada's central provinces

iss073e0420614 (Aug. 3, 2025) --- Wildfires burn throughout Canada's central provinces sending smoke drifitng into...

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NASA image: EC96-43479-5
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Mar 22, 1996

EC96-43479-5

During the final phase of tests with the HARV, Dryden technicians installed nose strakes, which were panels that...

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NASA image: Challenger accident after launch
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Jan 28, 1986

Challenger accident after launch

S86-38989 (28 Jan. 1986) --- Main engine exhaust, solid rocket booster plume and an expanding ball of gas from the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers participate in fire fighting training at JSC
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-29 crewmembers participate in fire fighting training at JSC

S88-54945 (6 Dec 1988) --- The STS-29 crewmembers are trained in procedures to follow in the event of a fire with...

JSC
NASA image: Oregon Wildfire in Eclipse Zone Imaged by NASA Satellite
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Aug 21, 2017

Oregon Wildfire in Eclipse Zone Imaged by NASA Satellite

The Whitewater Fire in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness in Oregon was started by a lightning strike. As of Aug. 18,...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew
Image
Jun 18, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew

ISS005-E-5416 (18 June 2002) --- This photograph, taken by the International Space Station’s Expedition Five...

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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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