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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: GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand
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Jan 24, 2024

GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand

Technicians monitor movement and guide NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) as a...

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NASA image: GOES-U Media Day
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Jun 6, 2024

GOES-U Media Day

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Apr 22, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-260480 (22 April 2012) --- One of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0598
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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians work on repair...

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NASA image: The External Tank attached to Space Shuttle Atlantis shows Hail
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Feb 27, 2007

The External Tank attached to Space Shuttle Atlantis shows Hail

At Launch Pad 39A, the external tank attached to Space Shuttle Atlantis shows damage from hail bombardment during a...

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NASA image: Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank
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Mar 7, 2007

Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank

On an upper level of high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians secure protective material around...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jun 20, 1996

Space Shuttle Project

Midmorning proved the perfect time for a Space Shuttle launch as the thunderstorms that characteristically develop...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak is happy to be making a third launch attempt on...

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NASA image: NOAA/NASA GOES-T Live Launch Coverage
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Mar 1, 2022

NOAA/NASA GOES-T Live Launch Coverage

Live coverage of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: GOES-U Media Day
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Jun 6, 2024

GOES-U Media Day

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2184
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Mar 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an eaglet is returned to the area where he was found...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2183
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Mar 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an eaglet has been returned to the area where he was...

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NASA image: The External Tank attached to Space Shuttle Atlantis shows Hail
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Feb 27, 2007

The External Tank attached to Space Shuttle Atlantis shows Hail

At Launch Pad 39A, the external tank attached to Space Shuttle Atlantis shows damage from hail bombardment during a...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1394
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, happy to be making a third launch attempt on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1609
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Jul 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A C-band radar antenna is prepared to observe the MESSENGER (Mercury Surface, Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3530
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Aug 14, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A menacing thunderstorm hovers over Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0587
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building prepare materials that will be used...

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NASA image: Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank
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Mar 7, 2007

Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank

On an upper level of high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians secure protective material around the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0607
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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians begin to carefully sand...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Yagi off Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Yagi off Japan

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Tropical Storm Yagi spun in the North Pacific Ocean just south of Japan. The Moderate...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma's Cloud Structure as Seen by NASA's AIRS
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Sep 8, 2017

Hurricane Irma's Cloud Structure as Seen by NASA's AIRS

The large-scale structure of clouds in and around Hurricane Irma is seen in this animation and still image created...

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Dec 8, 2017

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NASA Sees Severe Weather from Central to Eastern US A vigorous weather system has generated severe weather over the...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Tropical Storm Linfa Between Taiwan and Northern Philippines
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Tropical Storm Linfa Between Taiwan and Northern Philippines

NASA's Aqua satellite captured a picture of Tropical Storm Linfa in the South China Sea on July 7 when it was...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1185
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Just after sunrise, Space Shuttle Atlantis, mounted on a mobile launch platform, rolls...

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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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