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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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Jan 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Andrew Feustel drives an official track vehicle at Daytona International...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Spies Apple Fire's Smoke Plume
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Aug 3, 2020

ECOSTRESS Spies Apple Fire's Smoke Plume

This observation shows the burn area and smoke plume created by the Apple fire in Southern California on Aug. 1,...

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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The wheels of Space Shuttle Endeavour make contact with runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: NISAR Completes Trial in ISRO's Compact Antenna Test Facility
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Nov 14, 2023

NISAR Completes Trial in ISRO's Compact Antenna Test Facility

The NISAR satellite, partially covered in gold-hued thermal blanketing, is seen at the Indian Space Research...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc482
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Apr 15, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-90 crew wave to friends and family members near Launch Pad 39B, from which...

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NASA image: Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 24, 2009

Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-063 (24 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches landing on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Nov 28, 2003

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This image of SN 1987A, taken November 28, 2003 by the Advanced Camera for Surveys aboard NASA's Hubble Space...

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May 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-111 and Expedition 5...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4007
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-127 crew members wave at spectators as they head to the Astrovan for the drive to...

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NASA image: Venus - Sag Caldera Sachs Patera
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Nov 20, 1996

Venus - Sag Caldera Sachs Patera

This image from NASA Magellan spacecraft is of Sachs Patera on Venus, centered at 49 degrees north, 334 degrees...

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Apr 5, 2010

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

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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Commander James Wetherbee shakes hands with Michael D. Leinbach, Shuttle Launch...

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NASA image: Fluid Fantasy
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Oct 24, 2016

Fluid Fantasy

Saturn's clouds are full of raw beauty, but they also represent a playground for a branch of physics called fluid...

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May 19, 2000

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The STS-101 crew wave to onlookers as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39A for...

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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker prepares to release a weather balloon outside the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The well deck of the USS San Diego fills with water and surrounds the Orion boilerplate test...

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Oct 4, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-92 crew happily wave to onlookers as they gather gather outside the gate to...

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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two weather balloons take flight from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station weather...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3196
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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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Jan 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Andrew Feustel gives an autograph to a fan during NASCAR's Preseason Thunder...

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Jan 31, 2000

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The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39A and...

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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members wave to spectators as they head for the Astrovan for the 3.4-mile...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Sep 1, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

A prelaunch media briefing is held following a mission management team meeting for Artemis I on Sept. 1, 2022, at...

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NASA image: Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 24, 2009

Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-065 (24 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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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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