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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-06pd0074
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Jan 16, 2006

KSC-06pd0074

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas V expendable launch...

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NASA image: Diagram of Lake Stratification on Mars
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Jun 1, 2017

Diagram of Lake Stratification on Mars

This diagram presents some of the processes and clues related to a long-ago lake on Mars that became stratified,...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-06pd0091
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Jan 19, 2006

KSC-06pd0091

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the NASA News Center, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the...

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NASA image: 2009 Antarctic Ozone Hole
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Dec 8, 2017

2009 Antarctic Ozone Hole

The annual ozone hole has started developing over the South Pole, and it appears that it will be comparable to ozone...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0087
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Jan 19, 2006

KSC-06pd0087

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from a vantage point on the nearby river bank, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA's Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Fast-Spinning Asteroid
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Aug 4, 2025

NASA's Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Fast-Spinning Asteroid

This series of 41 radar images obtained by the Deep Space Network's Goldstone Solar System Radar on July 28, 2025,...

JPL
NASA image: Snaking Filament Eruption
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Dec 8, 2017

Snaking Filament Eruption

A filament (which at one point had an eerie similarity to a snake) broke away from the sun and out into space (Nov....

GSFC
NASA image: EMIT Instrument's First Light
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Jul 29, 2022

EMIT Instrument's First Light

This image shows the first measurements taken by NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) from...

JPL
NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 7, 2004

Space Science

Four hundred years ago, sky watchers, including the famous astronomer Johannes Kepler, best known as the discoverer...

MSFC
NASA image: Europa Seen Up Close by Juno's SRU
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May 15, 2024

Europa Seen Up Close by Juno's SRU

This black-and-white image of Europa's surface was taken by the Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) aboard NASA's Juno...

JPL
NASA image: Final Hazard Search
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Jul 8, 2015

Final Hazard Search

This single frame from a four-frame movie shows New Horizons' final deep search for hazardous material around Pluto,...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Lights up the Mid-Atlantic Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Lights up the Mid-Atlantic Coast

July 4 fireworks came early when a NASA Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket was successfully launched at 4:25...

GSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1998

Microgravity

On STS-89, three Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) test cells were subjected to five cycles of compression and...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-6683
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Jul 12, 2011

KSC-2011-6683

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the airlock of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0085
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Clouds part as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the blue sky after an on-time...

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NASA image: Solar Arches
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Arches

The magnetic field lines between a pair of active regions formed a beautiful set of swaying arches, seen in this...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 29, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-058455 (29 May 2010) --- Aurora Australis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23 crew...

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NASA image: Glory over clouds off West Africa
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Dec 8, 2017

Glory over clouds off West Africa

On April 23, 2013 NASA’s Terra satellite passed off the coast of West Africa, allowing the Moderate Resolution...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0102
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Jan 19, 2006

KSC-06pd0102

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — From between lightning masts surrounding the launch pad, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00300
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Sep 30, 2005

KSC-05-S-00300

Clouds. Whether brilliantly bright or dark and foreboding, clouds are an everyday sight that defies our...

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NASA image: Outburst on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Outburst on the Sun

The Sun blew out a coronal mass ejection along with part of a solar filament over a three-hour period (Feb. 24,...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0082
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Jan 19, 2006

KSC-06pd0082

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Leaping into a blue, cloud-scattered sky, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft lifts off on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0071
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Jan 16, 2006

KSC-06pd0071

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the backdrop of blue sky and blue water of the Atlantic Ocean, the Atlas V...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Lights up the Mid-Atlantic Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Lights up the Mid-Atlantic Coast

July 4 fireworks came early when a NASA Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket was successfully launched at 4:25...

GSFC
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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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