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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: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Christopher Browne, director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum delivers remarks during a briefing...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks during a...

HQ
NASA image: SWOT Above Earth (Illustration)
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Above Earth (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a mission led by NASA and the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1237
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May 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- EOS Aura: The Aura mission will study air quality, climate and stratospheric ozone...

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NASA image: Titan Temperature Lag Maps
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Feb 18, 2016

Titan Temperature Lag Maps

This sequence of maps shows varying surface temperatures on Saturn moon Titan at two-year intervals, from 2004 to...

JPL
NASA image: Key Lunar Trailblazer Instrument Passes Milestone
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Jul 8, 2022

Key Lunar Trailblazer Instrument Passes Milestone

The High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³), seen here, is one of two instruments that will be...

JPL
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1985

Spacelab

This STS-51F mission onboard Photograph shows some of the Spacelab-2 instruments in the cargo bay of the Orbiter...

MSFC
NASA image: GPM Provides a Closer Look at the Louisiana Floods
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Sep 27, 2016

GPM Provides a Closer Look at the Louisiana Floods

Twice on August 12, 2016 GPM flew over a massive rainstorm that flooded large portions of Louisiana. The flooding...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3267
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May 1, 2011

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla.,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1135
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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Photographers gather in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 for a...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1123
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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2, the Microwave Anisotropy...

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NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard
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Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: Solar Storm's Radiation at Martian Orbit and Surface
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Sep 29, 2017

Solar Storm's Radiation at Martian Orbit and Surface

Energetic particles from a large solar storm in September 2017 were seen both in Mars orbit and on the surface of...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01PP1025
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May 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1027
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May 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1026
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May 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Boeing...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Sep 1, 1973

Skylab

This Earth Resource Experiment Package (EREP) photograph of the Uncompahgre area of Colorado was electronically...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1124
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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2, the Microwave Anisotropy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3264
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May 1, 2011

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the Radio and Plasma Wave...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1133
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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 prepare the Microwave...

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NASA image: JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended B-Roll
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Mar 19, 2012

JAXA's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Arrives at Goddard Extended B-Roll

The Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Global...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1134
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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 prepare the Microwave...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3265
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May 1, 2011

KSC-2011-3265

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla.,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1125
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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) is lowered onto the upper stage of the Boeing...

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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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