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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: CLARREO Pathfinder
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Feb 26, 2026

CLARREO Pathfinder

NASA’s CLARREO Pathfinder (Calibration Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory Pathfinder) undergoes...

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NASA image: CLARREO Pathfinder
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Feb 26, 2026

CLARREO Pathfinder

NASA’s CLARREO Pathfinder (Calibration Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory Pathfinder) undergoes...

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NASA image: CLARREO Pathfinder
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Feb 26, 2026

CLARREO Pathfinder

NASA’s CLARREO Pathfinder (Calibration Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory Pathfinder) undergoes...

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NASA image: CLARREO Pathfinder
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Feb 26, 2026

CLARREO Pathfinder

NASA’s CLARREO Pathfinder (Calibration Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory Pathfinder) undergoes...

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NASA image: CLARREO Pathfinder
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Feb 26, 2026

CLARREO Pathfinder

NASA’s CLARREO Pathfinder (Calibration Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory Pathfinder) undergoes...

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NASA image: Defrosting Polar Dunes--"They Look Like Bushes!"
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May 26, 2000

Defrosting Polar Dunes--"They Look Like Bushes!"

"They look like bushes!" That's what almost everyone says when they see the dark features found in pictures taken of...

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NASA image: Blue Rays: New Horizons High-Res Farewell to Pluto
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Mar 24, 2017

Blue Rays: New Horizons High-Res Farewell to Pluto

This is the highest-resolution color departure shot of Pluto's receding crescent from NASA's New Horizons...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 1999

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 1999

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Nov 1, 1999

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Nov 1, 1999

Research Technology

This photograph shows an overall view of the Solar Thermal Propulsion Test Facility at the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image:  NASA's Psyche Images Earth and Moon
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Aug 19, 2025

NASA's Psyche Images Earth and Moon

NASA's Psyche spacecraft captured images of Earth and our Moon from about 180 million miles (290 kilometers) away in...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 1999

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3788
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1195
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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3 (at top), a component of the International Space...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 17, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3454
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Oct 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Space Alliance technicians remove and replace all the hub tiles on space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3779
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1194
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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3, an element of the International Space Station, is...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen
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Aug 15, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen

Technicians align, install, and then extend the second set of solar arrays, measuring 46.5 feet (14.2 meters) long...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2048
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Jul 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers prepare to...

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NASA image: View of MISSE on the Airlock taken during Expedition Three
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Sep 22, 2001

View of MISSE on the Airlock taken during Expedition Three

iss003e5863 (9/22/2001) --- A view of the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) on the Quest /...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3452
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Oct 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Space Alliance technicians remove and replace all the hub tiles on space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2052
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Jul 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers move the...

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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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