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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: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1981

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This drawing illustrates the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's), Faint Object Spectrograph (FOS). The HST's two...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
Image
Jan 1, 1981

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This drawing illustrates Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's), Faint Object Camera (FOC). The FOC reflects light down...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1981

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This drawing illustrates the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's), Goddard High-Resolution Spectrograph (GHRS). The...

MSFC
NASA image: 88-South Antarctic Traverse: Year Two
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May 28, 2019

88-South Antarctic Traverse: Year Two

For the second straight year, NASA researchers endured low temperatures, biting winds, and high altitude to conduct...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0415
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Apr 14, 1999

KSC-99pp0415

Students Scott Kerley and Bryan Geer demonstrate how they polished mirrors for STARSHINE, a student spacecraft built...

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NASA image: Arsia Mons Summit
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Jan 16, 2020

Arsia Mons Summit

A large volcanic crater known as a caldera is located at the summit of all of the Tharsis volcanoes. These calderas...

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NASA image: Exp 38 Patch Design - decal file allpath Replacement Pantones 4-
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Apr 30, 2013

Exp 38 Patch Design - decal file allpath Replacement Pantones 4-

ISS038-S-001 (April 2013) --- As the International Space Station (ISS) has become a stepping stone to future space...

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NASA image: STS-32 crewmembers pose on OV-102's middeck for onboard crew portrait
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 crewmembers pose on OV-102's middeck for onboard crew portrait

STS032-57-006 (9-20 Jan 1990) --- The five astronaut crew members used a pre-set 35mm camera to take this in-flight...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1985

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is a view of a solar cell blanket deployed on a water table during the Solar Array deployment test. The Hubble...

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NASA image: Views supporting the Window Experiment (WINDEX) of shuttle environment
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Aug 3, 1995

Views supporting the Window Experiment (WINDEX) of shuttle environment

STS070-386-027 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- High-speed film provided this close-up view of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s...

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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Oct 1, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-018075 (1 Oct. 2008) --- The Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Arsia Mons Caldera
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Jan 27, 2021

Arsia Mons Caldera

A large volcanic crater known as a caldera is located at the summit of all of the Tharsis volcanoes. These calderas...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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Apr 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-029061 (28 April 2010) --- City lights at night along the France-Italy border, Europe are featured in this...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 8, 1994

Spacelab

This is a Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-65) onboard photo of the second International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1804
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Apr 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1804

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of NASA's "Same Crew, New Ride" poster depicting an artist's...

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NASA image: Satellite Shows Developing U.S. Nor'easter
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Shows Developing U.S. Nor'easter

National Weather Service forecasters have been tracking a low pressure area that moved from the Midwest into the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6002
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-6002

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Merritt Island Launch Annex (MILA) Spaceflight Tracking and Data Network Station at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Hatch Opening
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May 31, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Hatch Opening

NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are seen with Expedition 53 Commander NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0749
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Jun 13, 2000

KSC-00pp0749

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility, the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) at right sits...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6001
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Jul 28, 2011

KSC-2011-6001

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Merritt Island Launch Annex (MILA) Spaceflight Tracking and Data Network Station at...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0750
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Jun 13, 2000

KSC00pp0750

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility, the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) at left is...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 25, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

In this photograph, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was being deployed on April 25, 1990. The photograph was taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3123
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3123

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, former NASA astronaut Robert Crippen...

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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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