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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: View of Atlantis as it leaves the ISS
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Nov 25, 2009

View of Atlantis as it leaves the ISS

ISS021-E-033360 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, this profile view of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: HIWRAP Instrument
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Oct 6, 2014

HIWRAP Instrument

The HIWRAP is the High-Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler, a "conically scanning" Doppler radar,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Weather Simulation
Video
Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Orion Weather Simulation

Artemis I Orion Weather Simulation

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NASA image: Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew
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Apr 8, 2009

Earth Observations by the Expedition 19 crew

ISS019-E-005286 (8 April 2009) --- Mount Fuji, Japan is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 19 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4307
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Jun 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew participates in a crew equipment interface test, or...

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NASA image: New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans
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Dec 11, 2018

New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans

Less than three months into its mission, NASA’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2, is already...

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NASA image: Replicas of the Santa Maria, Nina, Pinta sail by OV-105 on KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 6, 1992

Replicas of the Santa Maria, Nina, Pinta sail by OV-105 on KSC LC Pad 39B

Replicas of Christopher Columbus' sailing ships Santa Maria, Nina, and Pinta sail by Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV)...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)
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Apr 1, 1975

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)

S75-27288 (April 1975) --- An artist?s concept illustrating the mission profile of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project....

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NASA image: Astronaut Russell Schweickart inside simulator for EVA training
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Dec 11, 1968

Astronaut Russell Schweickart inside simulator for EVA training

S68-55391 (11 Dec. 1968) --- Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 28, 2003

Space Science

These gels were obtained by two-dimensional (2D) electrophoresis, in which proteins move different substances...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS taken with a Fisheye Camera during EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

Exterior view of ISS taken with a Fisheye Camera during EVA

iss028e016135 (7/12/2011) --- Exterior view of the International Space Station (ISS) taken during a session of...

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NASA image: Shifting Plasma
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May 9, 2017

Shifting Plasma

Strands of plasma at the sun edge shifted and twisted back and forth over a 22-hour period, May 2-3, 2017. In this...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134
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Apr 29, 2011

Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134

An faint profile outline of the space shuttle Endeavour is seen projected in the sky as powerful xenon lights...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1196
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May 9, 2005

KSC-05pd-1196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, workers from...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0181
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Jan 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Mirror Memorial, seen in profile, is reflected in the nearby lake at the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3561
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Aug 15, 2013

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, Calif. - Simulation technicians Brent Bieber, left, and Dennis Pitts install a...

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NASA image: STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad

STS045-S-054 (24 March 1992) --- A profile view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it soars off the launch pad and...

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NASA image: The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility
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Aug 1, 2024

The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

NASA’s In-Space Propulsion Facility located at Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky Ohio is the world’s only...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1199
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May 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, the CloudSat...

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NASA image: STS-56 Commander Cameron & Pilot Oswald on CCT flight deck in JSC's MAIL
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Dec 1, 1992

STS-56 Commander Cameron & Pilot Oswald on CCT flight deck in JSC's MAIL

STS-56 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Commander Kenneth Cameron, (left) and Pilot Stephen S. Oswald, wearing...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

A video profile of a NASA employee is seen as NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, moderates a panel discussion with...

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NASA image: Pathfinder Rover, Airbags, & Martian Terrain
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Jul 5, 1997

Pathfinder Rover, Airbags, & Martian Terrain

This is one of the first pictures taken by the camera on the Mars Pathfinder lander shortly after its touchdown at...

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NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Tour of the In Space Propulsion Facility
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Tour of the In Space Propulsion Facility

Tours were given of the In Space Propulsion Facility (ISP). NASA’s Facility is the world’s only high altitude test...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats (RSat)
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats (RSat)

RSat is a 3U CubeSat with two seven degree of freedom robotic arms designed to latch onto a host satellite and...

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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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