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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: Sunrise taken by the STS-133 crew
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Mar 7, 2011

Sunrise taken by the STS-133 crew

S133-E-011870 (7 March 2011) --- Layers of Earth's atmosphere, brightly colored as the sun rises, are featured in...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00070
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Jun 27, 2009

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Televised coverage of the GOES-O launch begins with an introduction from NASA Commentator George Diller. The...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-011
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Oct 18, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0177-011

Ames Hypersonic Free Flight Aerodynamic Facility is used for research on gas dynamic problems of atmospheric entry....

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NASA image: iss065e083929
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Jun 1, 2021

iss065e083929

iss065e083929 (June 1, 2021) --- This long exposure photograph, taken from the International Space Station as it...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 2, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The orbiter Atlantis (STS-45) touched down on Runway 33 of Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, bringing...

MSFC
NASA image: Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft
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Apr 19, 2012

Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft

ISS030-E-238823 (19 April 2012) --- The trash-filled ISS Progress 46 spacecraft departs from the International Space...

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NASA image: Sunrise
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Nov 23, 2009

Sunrise

ISS021-E-031766 (23 Nov. 2009) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the setting sun are featured in this...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jul 25, 1990

Early Rockets

An Atlas Centaur rocket (AC-S9) was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station complex 36B carrying into orbit...

MSFC
NASA image: Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center
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Nov 11, 2025

Aurora Borealis at Kennedy Space Center

The faint glow of an aurora is seen over Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: STS-67 sunset and earth limb view
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Mar 17, 1995

STS-67 sunset and earth limb view

STS067-709-007 (2-18 March 1995) --- This shot, taken just after sunset, shows several distinct layers of gases in...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 31, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-083603 (31 July 2013) --- The sun, peeking through the thin line of Earth's atmosphere, is featured in this...

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NASA image: iss067e139457
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Jun 15, 2022

iss067e139457

iss067e139457 (June 15, 2022) --- As the Moon sets below Earth's horizon the atmosphere refracts, or bends, its...

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NASA image: Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship
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Mar 2, 2020

Sam Maximizes Mars Airplane Internship

Nathan Sam shows the Prandtl-M aircraft he helped fabricate at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: MEDLI2 Onboard Mars 2020 Spacecraft
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Oct 22, 2020

MEDLI2 Onboard Mars 2020 Spacecraft

MEDLI2 sensors are installed on the Mars 2020 heat shield and back shell prior to launch. The sensors will measure...

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NASA image: iss071e113320
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May 24, 2024

iss071e113320

iss071e113320 (May 24, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter, attached to the Unity module, is...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during EVA 29
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Aug 3, 2011

View of ISS taken during EVA 29

ISS028-E-020898 (3 Aug. 2011) --- Soyuz and Progress spacecraft docked to the International Space Station are...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00014
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Mar 4, 2011

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NASA Launch Commentator George Diller concludes coverage of the Glory_Taurus XL launch, which ended unsuccessfully...

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NASA image: S5 Solar Array Wing (SAW) and European Laboratory Columbus
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Mar 18, 2009

S5 Solar Array Wing (SAW) and European Laboratory Columbus

S119-E-006617 (18 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s atmosphere, a portion of the...

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NASA image: iss070e103599
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Feb 29, 2024

iss070e103599

iss070e103599 (Feb. 29, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon "Endurance" spacecraft is pictured docked to the Harmony...

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NASA image: iss064e035806
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Feb 21, 2021

iss064e035806

iss064e035806 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- The International Space Station, pictured with Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo...

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 2
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Sep 3, 2009

STS-128 EVA 2

ISS020-E-038012 (3 Sept. 2009) --- A portion of the International Space Station is featured in this image...

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NASA image: iss071e587371
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Aug 13, 2024

iss071e587371

iss071e587371 (Aug. 13, 2024) --- The Earth's airglow blankets the atmosphere with a wispy Milky Way in the...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00010
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Feb 6, 2009

KSC-09-S-00010

The NOAA-N Prime flight team applaud the successful spacecraft separation. NOAA-N Prime is the latest polar-orbiting...

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NASA image: jsc2023e055876
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Jun 3, 2021

jsc2023e055876

jsc2023e055876 (6/3/2021) --- Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) engineering and safety mission assurance personnel...

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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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