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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: The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay
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Aug 27, 1985

The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay

51I-32-059 (27 August 1985) --- The American Satellite Company (ASC) communications satellite rises from the cargo...

JSC
NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Jan 1, 1958

Early Rockets

In January 1958, a modified Redstone rocket lifted the first American satellite into orbit just 3 months after the...

MSFC
NASA image: ksc-68p-1
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Jan 2, 1958

ksc-68p-1

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Explorer I, the first American satellite, is scheduled to be launched from Cape...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 8, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51I mission included (front row left to right) Joe H. Engle, commander; and Richard O....

MSFC
NASA image: Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 Artist Concept
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Sep 23, 2008

Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 Artist Concept

An artist concept of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 Earth satellite. The Ocean Surface Topography...

JPL
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
Image
Jan 1, 1961

Launch Vehicles

This is a comparison illustration of the Redstone, Jupiter-C, and Mercury Redstone launch vehicles. The Redstone...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-44 DSP satellite and IUS during preflight processing at Cape Canaveral
Image
Oct 19, 1991

STS-44 DSP satellite and IUS during preflight processing at Cape Canaveral

S91-50773 (19 Oct 1991) --- At a processing facility on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Defense Support...

JSC
NASA image: STS-44 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Sep 15, 1999

STS-44 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS044-S-001 (July 1991) --- Designed by the participating crew members, the STS-44 patch shows the space shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: 25 Years of Forest Dynamics
Video
Apr 27, 2018

25 Years of Forest Dynamics

Forests are living, ever changing ecosystems, affected by aging, natural disasters and human interventions. Annual...

GSFC
NASA image: Expedition 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Expedition 18
Image
Oct 22, 2008

Expedition 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Expedition 18

ISS017-E-021362 (22 Oct. 2008) --- Astronauts Greg Chamitoff (left), Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 flight engineer...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Mar 13, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-70 crew patch depicts the Space Shuttle Discovery orbiting Earth in the vast blackness of space. The primary...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Explorer 1 atop a Jupiter-C in gantry. Jupiter-C carrying the first American satellite, Explorer 1, was successfully...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Jupiter-C Missile No. 27 assembly at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA), Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville,...

MSFC
NASA image: Expedition 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Joint Operations
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Oct 22, 2008

Expedition 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Joint Operations

ISS017-E-021361 (22 Oct. 2008) --- Astronauts Greg Chamitoff (left), Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 flight engineer...

JSC
NASA image: Guy Bluford, First African American in Space: 40 Years of Inspiration
Video
Aug 30, 2023

Guy Bluford, First African American in Space: 40 Years of Inspiration

In 1983, NASA’s Guy Bluford broke barriers and made history as the first African American astronaut in space. Hear...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2010-4451
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Jul 29, 2010

KSC-2010-4451

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Challenger, or OV-099, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4451A
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Jul 29, 2010

KSC-2010-4451A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Challenger's orbiter tribute, or OV-099, which hangs in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4451B
Image
Jul 29, 2010

KSC-2010-4451B

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Challenger's orbiter tribute, or OV-099, which...

KSC
NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 31, 1958. After the Russian Sputnik 1 was...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-70 Crew Insignia
Image
Mar 1, 1995

STS-70 Crew Insignia

STS070-S-001 (March 1995) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-70 crew patch depicts the space shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: Early Rockets
Image
Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 31, 1958. After the Russian Sputnik 1 was...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Oct 20, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-52 insignia, designed by the mission’s crew members, features a large gold star to symbolize the crew's...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-94PC-1147
Image
Sep 13, 1994

KSC-94PC-1147

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, technicians in NASA’s AO Building on Cape...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Mar 30, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission’s crew members, the STS-57 crew patch depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour maneuvering to...

MSFC
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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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