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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: GRC-1998-C-00466
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Nov 9, 1999

GRC-1998-C-00466

ADVANCED COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SATELLITE - ACTS - VISITOR CENTER

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 24, 1991

Around Marshall

Two years prior to being used during a shuttle mission, the Transfer to Orbit System (TOS) is being demonstrated at...

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NASA image: ACTS/TOS after release from Shuttle Discovery
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Sep 12, 1993

ACTS/TOS after release from Shuttle Discovery

STS051-71-054 (12 Sept 1993) --- The Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS) with its Transfer Orbit...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-51 crew portrait features (left to right): Frank L. Culbertson, commander; Daniel W. Bursch, mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00329
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Oct 6, 2004

KSC-04-S-00329

DART, short for Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous technology is NASA's newest flight demonstrator for unpiloted...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing

Officials from NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and other mission managers participate...

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NASA image: STS-51 Discovery launch
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Sep 12, 1993

STS-51 Discovery launch

STS051-S-108 (12 Sept. 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery soars toward a nine-day stay in Earth-orbit to support...

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NASA image: STS-51G - CREW INSIGNIA
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Apr 23, 1985

STS-51G - CREW INSIGNIA

S85-31266 (May 1985) --- The STS-51G insignia illustrates the advances in aviation technology in the United States...

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NASA image: GRC-1996-C-00492
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Feb 8, 1996

GRC-1996-C-00492

CRAY AND SP-2 COMPUTERS

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2326
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2326

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker stands on the transporter to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2320
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2320

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL launch vehicle and Demonstration of Autonomous...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2321
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2321

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL launch vehicle and Demonstration of Autonomous...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2324
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2324

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2220
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Apr 19, 2005

KSC-05PD-2220

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, FLA. - The Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft soars through the sky to launch the Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2325
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2325

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL launch...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2323
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2323

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL launch...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2322
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2322

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL launch...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2327
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2327

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California finish attaching the Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2219
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Apr 19, 2005

KSC-05PD-2219

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, FLA. - The Orbital Sciences L-1011 aircraft soars through the sky to launch the Orbital...

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NASA image: GOES-T Science Briefing
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Feb 25, 2022

GOES-T Science Briefing

A science briefing for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: NASA's First Laser Communication System
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's First Laser Communication System

A new NASA-developed, laser-based space communication system will enable higher rates of satellite communications...

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NASA image: STS-51 insignia
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Jan 1, 1993

STS-51 insignia

STS051-S-001 (January 1993) --- Designed by the crew members, the crew patch honors all who have contributed to...

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NASA image: Hotspots in Fountains on the Sun's Surface Help Explain Coronal Heating Mystery
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Dec 8, 2017

Hotspots in Fountains on the Sun's Surface Help Explain Coronal Heating Mystery

NASA image release January 6, 2010 Caption: Spicules on the sun, as observed by the Solar Dynamics Observatory....

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NASA image: Flooding in Pakistan August 4, 2010
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Dec 8, 2017

Flooding in Pakistan August 4, 2010

NASA image acquired August 4, 2010 Though many areas in northwest Pakistan were bracing for heavy rain 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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