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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: Hurricane Isabel, Amount of Atmospheric Water Vapor Observed By AIRS
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Sep 20, 2003

Hurricane Isabel, Amount of Atmospheric Water Vapor Observed By AIRS

This false-color image shows the amount of atmospheric water vapor observed by AIRS two weeks prior to the passage...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2013-2290
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May 6, 2013

KSC-2013-2290

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view, from the west looking toward the east, shows the entire Launch Pad 39B area...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2294
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May 6, 2013

KSC-2013-2294

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view, from the east looking toward the west, shows the entire Launch Pad 39B area...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3671
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Nov 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3671

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the orbiter access arm and White...

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NASA image: Cancun, Mexico
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Nov 2, 2015

Cancun, Mexico

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Cancun, a resort city on the east side of Mexico Yucatan Peninsula. In...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-75
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Mar 20, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-75

STS075-721-013 (22 Feb.-9 March 1996) --- Snow caps the line of the Himalayas in this 70mm frame photographed by a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3353
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May 31, 2009

KSC-2009-3353

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers talk to the driver of...

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NASA image: Pocked Moon
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Dec 31, 2004

Pocked Moon

Cassini spied a crater-covered Dione in this image from Dec. 8, 2004. The bright, wispy streaks for which Dione is...

JPL
NASA image: View of Hadley-Apennine area as photographed by Apollo 15
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Aug 25, 1971

View of Hadley-Apennine area as photographed by Apollo 15

S71-44671 (30 July 1971) --- A near vertical view of the Hadley-Apennine area, as photographed by the Fairchild...

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NASA image: Southern Africa as seen from STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour
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Dec 9, 1993

Southern Africa as seen from STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour

STS061-106-091 (December 1993) --- The entire southern tip of Africa is shown in this high altitude 50mm photograph....

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NASA image: Water Ice on Pluto
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Oct 8, 2015

Water Ice on Pluto

Regions with exposed water ice are highlighted in blue in this composite image from New Horizons' Ralph instrument,...

JPL
NASA image: Hawaii Lava Flows
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Oct 22, 2001

Hawaii Lava Flows

This sequence of ASTER nighttime thermal images shows the Pu'u O'o lava flows entering the sea at Kamokuna on the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-3352
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May 31, 2009

KSC-2009-3352

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker prepares the rail for...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-0437
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC-00PP-0437

A broad aerial view west of Launch Complex 39 Area shows a multitude of facilities. Starting with the Shuttle...

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Image
Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Robert Goddard

1930-1932--Interior view along the south side, looking west, of Dr. Robert Goddard's shop at the Mescalero Ranch in...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3354
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May 31, 2009

KSC-2009-3354

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to drive the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2292
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May 6, 2013

KSC-2013-2292

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view, from the west looking toward the east, shows the entire Launch Pad 39B area...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3356
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May 31, 2009

KSC-2009-3356

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers keep watch as the...

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NASA image: Andes Altiplano, South America
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Aug 11, 1991

Andes Altiplano, South America

STS043-151-159 (2-11 August 1991) --- This photograph looks westward over the high plateau of the southern Peruvian...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-1043
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Aug 6, 1998

KSC-98PC-1043

In this aerial view looking south can be seen Launch Complex (LC) 39 area, where assembly, checkout and launch of...

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NASA image: Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 22, 1968

Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-16-2588 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible in this view from Apollo 8...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3358
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May 31, 2009

KSC-2009-3358

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3669
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Nov 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3669

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3672
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Nov 14, 2008

KSC-08pd3672

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the orbiter access arm and White...

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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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