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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: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

A hot air balloon passes over the campus of the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, at the Charles M....

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

A hot air balloons pass over the campus of the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, at the Charles M....

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NASA image: ASTHROS Mission in Flight (Illustration)
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Jun 29, 2022

ASTHROS Mission in Flight (Illustration)

NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at Submillimeter-wavelengths...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1859
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1857
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1860
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Judy Kelley, supervisor of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1858
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1856
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Dec 5, 2002

KSC-02pd1856

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1934-A91-0261-32
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Jan 1, 1934

ARC-1934-A91-0261-32

WWII Training Balloons

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NASA image: GSFC2024excite05
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Aug 31, 2024

GSFC2024excite05

On August 31, 2024, the EXCITE (EXoplanet Climate Infrared TElescope) team conducted a test flight of their...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1855
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

KSC
NASA image: GRIPS test in the B-2
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May 7, 2015

GRIPS test in the B-2

The Gamma-Ray Imager/Polarimeter for Solar flares (GRIPS) instrument is installed in the B-2 vacuum chamber for a...

GRC
NASA image: GRC-2015-C-00216
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Feb 23, 2011

GRC-2015-C-00216

Glenn Weather Balloon Icing Research Activities

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Airmen of the 45th Weather Squadron prepare a weather balloon for launch as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 9, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Lisa Seiler, Artemis Landing and Recovery Deputy Director, and airmen of the 45th Weather Squadron release a weather...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Pre Launch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Pre Launch

Isiah Toran releases a weather balloon to help measure atmospheric conditions ahead of the launch of the NASA Ice,...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Pre Launch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Pre Launch

Weather balloons are prepared for release to help measure atmospheric conditions ahead of the launch of the NASA...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02277
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Nov 7, 2003

GRC-2007-C-02277

AerOhio 1 Aerostat Balloon; Media Event at NASA Plumbrook Station

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02192
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Oct 30, 2003

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Sky Sentry / Aerostat Balloon at NASA Plum Brook Station

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC83-0552-5
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Aug 4, 1983

ARC-1969-AC83-0552-5

White Sands Galileo balloon drop test at White Sands New Mexico

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02196
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Oct 30, 2003

GRC-2007-C-02196

Sky Sentry / Aerostat Balloon at NASA Plum Brook Station

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02772
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2007-C-02772

Sky Sentry / Aerostat Balloon at NASA Plum Brook Station

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NASA image: SPIDER Readied for Launch
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Jan 22, 2015

SPIDER Readied for Launch

Prior to launch, the team laid out the parachute and hang lines in front of SPIDER, seen in the distance. The...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Tegan French and Rocky Garcia are at a weather balloon system’s ground station monitoring temperature, humidity,...

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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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