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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-05-S-00277
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Aug 23, 2005

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BUCKINGHAM: Coming up, we'll be joined by Andre’ Dress of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. He's going...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00293
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Aug 24, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: And our last question today is from Stuart in Charlottesville, and the question is: 'Why the tight...

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NASA image: GPM: For Good Measure
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Apr 7, 2013

GPM: For Good Measure

The need for measuring the when and where and how much of precipitation goes beyond our weekend plans. We also need...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA

The DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in a left banking turn above the airport at Palmdale, California. The right wing is...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00132
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May 20, 2005

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Marc Lavigne in the telemetry lab confirms solid rocket burnout and jettison, main engine cutoff (MECO), and second...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0192-30
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Jul 7, 2016

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Media observe as ground crews tow NASA’s DC-8 airborne laboratory into its Palmdale, California hangar.

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform shown against a background of a dark blue sky on February 20, 1998. The...

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NASA image: NASA Studies How Arctic Fires Change the World
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Aug 13, 2019

NASA Studies How Arctic Fires Change the World

Wildfires in the Arctic often burn far away from population centers, but their impacts are felt around the globe....

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00142
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May 23, 2005

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NOAA-N Webcast Closing Tiffany Nail: Thanks to all of you for sending us such great questions. Two lucky winners are...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Captures 3-D View Of Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Satellite Captures 3-D View Of Hurricane Matthew

NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement Mission or GPM core satellite captured Hurricane Matthew in 3-D as it made...

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NASA image: NASA Studies Snow At The Winter Olympics: D3R B-Roll
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Feb 8, 2018

NASA Studies Snow At The Winter Olympics: D3R B-Roll

This Winter Olympics, NASA will be studying how well researchers can measure snow from the ground and space and...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00137
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May 20, 2005

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Commentator George Diller interviews Martin Davis, NOAA-N Program Manager at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00287
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Aug 24, 2005

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BUCKINGHAM: And now we have a prize to give away_ Our top question from the question board will receive a mission...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00290
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Aug 24, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Okay, well, 105 degrees west. Well, Bill asks a question, Bill's from Sacramento, and he says,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00284
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Aug 24, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Next question is from Sam, who's way up in Seattle, and his question is: 'Why is GOES-N being...

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NASA image: How Do Active Volcanoes Change Clouds: Degassing Clouds
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Nov 13, 2014

How Do Active Volcanoes Change Clouds: Degassing Clouds

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center scientist Andrew Sayer talks about how emissions from volcanoes can affect clouds.

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00135
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May 20, 2005

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The NOAA-N spacecraft successfully separates from the launch vehicle.

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00129
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May 20, 2005

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Launch countdown coverage of the NOAA- N launch by NASA Commentator George Diller accompanies previously recorded...

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NASA image: Researchers Gear Up For OLYMPEX
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Nov 10, 2015

Researchers Gear Up For OLYMPEX

From November 10 through December 21, NASA and university scientists are taking to the field to study wet winter...

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NASA image: How Do Active Volcanoes Change Clouds: Cloud Particles No Aerosols
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Nov 13, 2014

How Do Active Volcanoes Change Clouds: Cloud Particles No Aerosols

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center scientist Andrew Sayer talks about how emissions from volcanoes can affect clouds.

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00123
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May 13, 2005

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NASA Commentator George Diller: This is Delta Launch Control at T-51 minutes and holding. We have had a decision by...

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NASA image: Intense String of Hurricanes Seen from Space
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Oct 4, 2017

Intense String of Hurricanes Seen from Space

In 2017, we have seen four Atlantic storms rapidly intensify with three of those storms - Hurricane Harvey, Irma and...

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NASA image: STS-57 external tank (ET) falls away from Endeavour, OV-105, after jettison
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Jun 21, 1993

STS-57 external tank (ET) falls away from Endeavour, OV-105, after jettison

STS057-03-017 (21 June 1993) --- The external fuel tank falls toward Earth after being jettisoned from the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00286
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Aug 24, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Our next question is from Freeman. He's in New York City, and his question is: How long does it...

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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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