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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: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062674 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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Mar 16, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- In a clean-room environment containing the AIM spacecraft (background) at North...

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Mar 16, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician begins the illumination testing of the...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, lights are reflected on the solar array panels of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062673 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician monitors the AIM spacecraft after...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician prepares the lights for illumination...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0704
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Mar 16, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, lights are...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0706
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Mar 16, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062675 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062672 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: M-TeX and MIST Experiments Launched from Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

M-TeX and MIST Experiments Launched from Alaska

Caption: Composite shot of all four rockets for the M-TeX and MIST experiments is made up of 30 second exposures....

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Dec 7, 2001

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Delta II rocket appears to erupt from the undulating clouds of smoke below as...

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Dec 7, 2001

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Delta II rocket launches successfully with the joint NASA/French Space Agency...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1820
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Dec 7, 2001

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Delta II rocket launches successfully with the joint NASA_French Space Agency...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1822
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Dec 7, 2001

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.. -- A Delta rocket leaps off Launch Complex 2W carrying the joint NASA/French...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1822
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Dec 7, 2001

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.. -- A Delta rocket leaps off Launch Complex 2W carrying the joint NASA_French...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1821
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Dec 7, 2001

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Delta II rocket appears to erupt from the undulating clouds of smoke below as...

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NASA image: Suomi NPP Satellite Views of Tropical Cyclone Mahasen in the Northern Indian Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Suomi NPP Satellite Views of Tropical Cyclone Mahasen in the Northern Indian Ocean

The first tropical cyclone in the Northern Indian Ocean this season has been getting better organized as seen in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 25, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-057948 (25 May 2010) --- A sunset on the Indian Ocean is featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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