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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: Stennis Space Center's Unique Canal System
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Apr 25, 2001

Stennis Space Center's Unique Canal System

This aerial view of Stennis Space Center's unique lock and canal system

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Space Center Video - Lock System Project
Video
Dec 8, 2022

NASA Stennis Space Center Video - Lock System Project

Cutline: NASA’s Stennis Space Center has begun a months-long project to upgrade the waterway lock system that...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Jan 31, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-024949 (31 Jan. 2009) --- The All-American Canal, the largest irrigation canal in the world and a key...

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NASA image: Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, USA
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Mar 4, 1990

Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, USA

Site of the original Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts (42.0N, 70.5), This detailed photo is rich in early American...

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NASA image: The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan
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Aug 7, 2025

The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan

iss073e0423962 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: Tug Clermont II moves a LOX-filled barge on the canal
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Dec 20, 2004

Tug Clermont II moves a LOX-filled barge on the canal

The crew of the NASA tugboat Clermont II navigates a barge of super-cool liquid oxygen through the 7 -mile canal...

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NASA image: Video Short - NASA StennisCompletesKeyWaterwayLockProject
Video
Aug 10, 2023

Video Short - NASA StennisCompletesKeyWaterwayLockProject

NASA Stennis recently completed a critical infrastructure project to refurbish the gates of the center’s waterway...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 12 crew
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Nov 15, 2005

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 12 crew

ISS012-E-11654 (11 Dec. 2005) --- Lake Nasser and New Valley, Egypt are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's aft section while over Mediterranean Sea
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Mar 31, 1982

View of the Columbia's aft section while over Mediterranean Sea

This southerly looking view photographed from the orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia shows a small portion of the...

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NASA image: Hole punch clouds over the Bahamas
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Dec 8, 2017

Hole punch clouds over the Bahamas

In elementary school, students learn that water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). That is true...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 31, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 31, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 31, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 31, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Stennis Crews Continue Exploration Upper Stage Preparations

A pair of umbilical support structures needed for future testing of NASA’s exploration upper stage (EUS) were...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Nov 1, 1983

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronauts Owen Garriott on the body restriant system and Byron Lichtenberg prepare for a...

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NASA image: Angkor, Cambodia
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Nov 13, 1996

Angkor, Cambodia

This is an image of the area around the city of Angkor, Cambodia. The city houses an ancient complex of more than 60...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0278
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Mar 12, 2002

KSC-02pd0278

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the foreground, white herons at the canal's edge pay scant attention the immense...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor's Transportation System Arrives at JPL's High Bay 1
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Jun 27, 2024

NEO Surveyor's Transportation System Arrives at JPL's High Bay 1

A truck arrives at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California on June 3, 2024, to deliver the Medium...

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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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