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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-97PC1192
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Aug 4, 1997

KSC-97PC1192

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The final tasks to prepare the Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1130
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Jul 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1130

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay doors are closed in preparation for the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc770
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May 6, 1997

KSC-97pc770

Employees of Daimler-Benz Aerospace in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility install insulation on the Cryogenic...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1191
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Aug 4, 1997

KSC-97PC1191

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The final tasks to prepare the Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc771
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May 6, 1997

KSC-97pc771

Employees of Daimler-Benz Aerospace in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility install insulation on the Cryogenic...

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NASA image: Orion Camera View of Artemis II Upper Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera View of Artemis II Upper Stage Separation

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft of the jettisoning of the upper stage of the SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 13, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission crew members, the STS-66 emblem depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis launching into Earth...

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NASA image: Earth from Orbit 2019: How NASA Satellites #PictureEarth
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Apr 19, 2019

Earth from Orbit 2019: How NASA Satellites #PictureEarth

This Earth Day, NASA invites you to share how you #PictureEarth. For inspiration, NASA collected some of the best...

GSFC
NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Rollback for Launch
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Nov 9, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Rollback for Launch

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) satellite with...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Nov 24, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-759-038 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- As photographed by the crewmembers aboard the space shuttle Columbia, a...

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NASA image: Moon during sunset taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jul 27, 2003

Moon during sunset taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-10974 (27 July 2003) --- Photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Lunar Observation
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Jul 31, 2011

Lunar Observation

ISS028-E-020072 (31 July 2011) --- Photographed by an Expedition 28 crew member onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Lunar Observation
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Jul 31, 2011

Lunar Observation

ISS028-E-020073 (31 July 2011) --- Photographed by an Expedition 28 crew member onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Time-lapse Thunderstorm
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Jun 3, 2024

Time-lapse Thunderstorm

iss071e170351 (6/3/2024) --- NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured red sprites from space station. The bright red...

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NASA image: Double Photobomb
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Sep 14, 2015

Double Photobomb

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of Earth and the moon transiting the sun together on Sept. 13,...

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NASA image: NASA’s EMIT Mission Media Reel
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May 12, 2022

NASA’s EMIT Mission Media Reel

B-roll, animations, and soundbites for media and public use. Soon to be operating from the International Space...

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NASA image: iss069e036800
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Jul 24, 2023

iss069e036800

iss069e036800 (July 24, 2023) -- Earth's atmosphere glows as the International Space Station soared roughly 260...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77
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May 21, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77

STS077-704-045 (19-29 May 1996) --- As the Space Shuttle Endeavour goes into darkness, the sun setting behind gave...

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NASA image: STS-56 onorbit view of Discovery's, OV-103's, payload bay with ATLAS-2 pallet
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 onorbit view of Discovery's, OV-103's, payload bay with ATLAS-2 pallet

STS056-91-050 (8-17 April 1993) --- This 70mm frame shows the cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 9, 2009

Earth Observations

S128-E-010157 (9 Sept. 2009) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 9, 2009

Earth Observations

S128-E-010155 (9 Sept. 2009) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew
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Feb 10, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew

S130-E-006388 (9 Feb. 2010) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and rising sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: View of Moonset
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Mar 8, 2015

View of Moonset

ISS042E307643 (03/08/2015) --- A nearly full moon shines brightly on the Earth’s atmosphere on Mar.8, 2015 enticing...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew
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May 19, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125-E-012189 (19 May 2009) --- The thin line of Earth?s atmosphere and the rising sun are featured in this image...

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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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