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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: Bahama Banks, Tongue of the Ocean, Bahamas
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Jan 19, 1993

Bahama Banks, Tongue of the Ocean, Bahamas

STS054-152-102 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- This is a south-looking, wide angle view of the northern Bahamas, featuring the...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

Wildflowers frame a view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EARTH SKY - OVERLAY - ARABIAN PENINSULA & NORTHEAST AFRICA - POINTS OF INTEREST - OUTER SPACE
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Sep 14, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EARTH SKY - OVERLAY - ARABIAN PENINSULA & NORTHEAST AFRICA - POINTS OF INTEREST - OUTER SPACE

S66-54536 (14 Sept. 1966) --- Arabian Peninsula (on left) and northeast Africa (on right) as seen from the orbiting...

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NASA image: GEMINI-9 - EARTH SKY - NORTHWESTERN MEXICO, BAJA CALIFORNIA
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Jun 5, 1966

GEMINI-9 - EARTH SKY - NORTHWESTERN MEXICO, BAJA CALIFORNIA

S66-38070 (5 June 1966) --- Northwestern Mexico as seen from the Gemini-9A spacecraft during its 32nd revolution of...

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NASA image: Crater Rim Layers, Rubble, and Gullies
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Aug 7, 2017

Crater Rim Layers, Rubble, and Gullies

This observation from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a close view of the rim and upper wall of an impact...

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NASA image: Earth observation image of Sicily and Malta taken during STS-100.
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Apr 24, 2001

Earth observation image of Sicily and Malta taken during STS-100.

STS100-713-064 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- This southerly-looking view, captured with a 70mm camera onboard the Space...

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NASA image: Plains South of Valles Marineris
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Mar 28, 2017

Plains South of Valles Marineris

This enhanced-color sample reveals the incredible diversity of landforms on some Martian plains that appear bland...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1243
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs, this stilt...

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NASA image: Paraiba do Sul river delta, Brazil
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Jan 20, 1996

Paraiba do Sul river delta, Brazil

STS072-738-019 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The Delta of the Paraiba do Sul River, northeast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...

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NASA image: STS-51C earth observations
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Oct 10, 2000

STS-51C earth observations

51C-143-027 (24-27 Jan 1985) --- This near-vertical photograph taken in January, 1985, shows the distribution...

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NASA image: Flaky "Mimi"
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Feb 13, 2004

Flaky "Mimi"

This color image taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's panoramic camera on Sol 40 is centered on an unusually...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 6, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-043231 (6 July 2014) --- As in the case of many previous space missions, the Great Salt Lake in Utah serves...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

Wildflowers frame a view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1798
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At S.R. 3 a NASA helicopter returns to Patrick Air Force Base. The helicopter is one...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1244
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs, this stilt...

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NASA image: Fountains of Enceladus - Image #2
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Nov 28, 2005

Fountains of Enceladus - Image #2

Recent Cassini images of Saturn's moon Enceladus backlit by the sun show the fountain-like sources of the fine spray...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 6, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-043230 (6 July 2014) --- As in the case of many previous space missions, the Great Salt Lake in Utah serves...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1798
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Oct 25, 2000

KSC00pp1798

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At S.R. 3 a NASA helicopter returns to Patrick Air Force Base. The helicopter is one...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

Wildflowers frame a view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2488
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Apr 1, 2009

KSC-2009-2488

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs trailing behind is a...

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NASA image: Skylab beverage container filled with orange juice held by Astronaut Conrad
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May 30, 1973

Skylab beverage container filled with orange juice held by Astronaut Conrad

S73-27078 (30 May 1973) --- An accordian-style beverage dispenser filled with orange juice is held by astronaut...

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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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