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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: KSC-97PC1256
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Aug 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1256

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC838
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC838

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, bringing to an end...

KSC
NASA image: Earhart Propeller in Saturn A Ring
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Mar 30, 2017

Earhart Propeller in Saturn A Ring

The propeller informally named "Earhart" is seen in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft at much higher...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97PC839
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May 24, 1997

KSC-97PC839

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, bringing to an end...

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NASA image: NASA's SDO Captures a Monster Prominence
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's SDO Captures a Monster Prominence

NASA image captured Feb. 24, 2011 To see an image showing the size of the prominence in comparison to the size of...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of North Sea, Germany
Image
May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of North Sea, Germany

This is an X-band image of an oil slick experiment conducted in the North Sea, Germany. The image is centered at...

JPL
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the top deck of the USS San Diego, U.S. Navy personnel monitor a helicopter landing after an...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Southern Oregon Bootleg Fire
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Jul 29, 2021

ECOSTRESS Views 2021 Southern Oregon Bootleg Fire

NASA's ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) is aiding in the fight...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-02PD-0215
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Mar 1, 2002

KSC-02PD-0215

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The STS-109 crew members wave to onlookers as they stride out from the Operations and...

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NASA image: A mess of stars
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Aug 10, 2015

A mess of stars

Bursts of pink and red, dark lanes of mottled cosmic dust, and a bright scattering of stars — this NASA/ESA Hubble...

GSFC
NASA image: Europa Clipper REASON Testing on the Mesa
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Apr 1, 2021

Europa Clipper REASON Testing on the Mesa

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California test an engineering model of a high-frequency...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-97PC1495
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Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1495

The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) to complete...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) and interstage adapter (ISA) for a United...

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NASA image: NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Captures Night-time Look at Cyclone Felleng
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Captures Night-time Look at Cyclone Felleng

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured this false-colored night-time image of Cyclone Felleng during the night on...

GSFC
NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) and interstage...

KSC
NASA image: InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation
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Mar 17, 2018

InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, twin communications-relay CubeSats, called Mars Cube One (MarCO) are...

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NASA image: Earth-directed X-class flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Earth-directed X-class flare

An active region just about squarely facing Earth erupted with an X 1.6 flare (largest class) as well as a coronal...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Apr 28, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-05481 (28 April 2007) --- Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Tower Roll
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Mar 22, 2018

InSight Atlas V Tower Roll

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the gantry is rolled back on the United Launch...

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NASA image: NACA Engineers Calibrate the 2- by 2-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1949

NACA Engineers Calibrate the 2- by 2-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Engineers calibrate one of three small supersonic wind tunnels that were collectively referred to as the “Stack...

GRC
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS San Diego heads out to sea with the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and other hardware in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1498
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Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1498

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter drag chute deploys after the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis lands on...

KSC
NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) and interstage...

KSC
NASA image: iss009e18679
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Aug 17, 2004

iss009e18679

ISS009-E-18679 (17 August 2004) --- Ural River Delta, Kazakhstan 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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