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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: InSight's Power Generation: After Landing and Spring 2022
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May 17, 2022

InSight's Power Generation: After Landing and Spring 2022

The solar panels on NASA's InSight Mars lander produced roughly 5,000 watt-hours each Martian day, or sol, after the...

JPL
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory arrival at NASA Dryden
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Dec 29, 1997

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory arrival at NASA Dryden

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to join the fleet of aircraft at...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA

The DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in a left banking turn above the airport at Palmdale, California. The right wing is...

AFRC
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform shown against a background of a dark blue sky on February 20, 1998. The...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

The NASA DC-8 in a right bank over the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains. The former airliner is a "dash-72" model and...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00228
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Aug 8, 2005

KSC-05-S-00228

MISSION CONTROL: And Discovery Houston with the big picture. EILEEN COLLINS: Go ahead. MISSION CONTROL: Eileen,...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off over Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off over Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

KSC
NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Motor Installation
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Jul 23, 1943

Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Motor Installation

Construction workers install the drive motor for the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) in the Exhauster Building at the...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2008
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Dec 11, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2008

ref # P-37330 Range : 1.3 million miles This color image of the Earth was obtained by the Galileo spacecraft at...

ARC
NASA image: Sole Active Region in Profile
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Oct 17, 2018

Sole Active Region in Profile

The Sun's rotation brought a new active region into view, revealing the dynamic arches and twisting streams of its...

JPL
NASA image: Deep Space 1 Ion Engine
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Dec 21, 2002

Deep Space 1 Ion Engine

This image of a xenon ion engine prototype, photographed through a port of the vacuum chamber where it was being...

JPL
NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: East coast of the United States seen from the Apollo 6 unmanned spacecraft
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Apr 6, 1968

East coast of the United States seen from the Apollo 6 unmanned spacecraft

AS6-02-1485 (4 April 1968) --- View of the east coast of the United States as photographed from the National...

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NASA image: Mexico, Arizona, Gulf of California as seen from Apollo 6 unmanned spacecraft
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Apr 4, 1968

Mexico, Arizona, Gulf of California as seen from Apollo 6 unmanned spacecraft

AS06-02-1436 (4 April 1968) --- View of the mouth of the Colorado River and the Gulf of California in northwestern...

JSC
NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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Jun 16, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

KSC
NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Earth - South America First Frame of Earth Spin Movie
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Jan 29, 1996

Earth - South America First Frame of Earth Spin Movie

This color image of the Earth was obtained by NASA's Galileo at about 6:10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on Dec. 11,...

JPL
NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

KSC
NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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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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