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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.

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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: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

Early Chinese rockets were used in warfare and celebrations. In fact, the origin of the rocket is shown simply in...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

They sounded more like fireworks than rockets but the Chinese used rockets in battle.

MSFC
NASA image: Veggie Project - Harvesting Chinese Cabbage aboard the ISS
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Feb 17, 2017

Veggie Project - Harvesting Chinese Cabbage aboard the ISS

At Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Veggie Project Manager Nicole Dufour instructs astronaut Peggy Whitson during...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

One of the earliest recorded instances of the use of rockets was as military weapons against the Mongols by the...

MSFC
NASA image: Low Angle Impacts: A Look at Qi Baishi and Hovnatanian
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Mar 10, 2009

Low Angle Impacts: A Look at Qi Baishi and Hovnatanian

This NAC image shows Qi Baishi and Hovnatanian, two craters that were newly named in November 2008. Qi Baishi is...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 23, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-14586 (23 January 2005) --- Chinese Launch Complex at Jiuquan is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: The Zhurong Rover Explores Utopia Planitia
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Sep 29, 2021

The Zhurong Rover Explores Utopia Planitia

The Chinese Zhurong rover, named after the god of fire in Chinese mythology, landed in Utopia Planitia in May 2021....

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2013-3564
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May 9, 2011

KSC-2013-3564

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Several different types of 21-day-old plants grow in analog VEGGIE pillows include, from...

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NASA image: iss060e052554
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Sep 2, 2019

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iss060e052554 (Sept. 2, 2019) --- The northeastern Chinese port city of Tianjin is pictured with the Sun's glint...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1251
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Jul 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Chinese foreign nationals (center and right), who arrived unannounced on Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1249
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Jul 6, 2001

KSC-01pp1249

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Chinese foreign nationals (on right), who arrived unannounced on Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: iss053e180185
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Nov 13, 2017

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iss053e180185 (Nov. 13, 2017) --- A portion of the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan and its snow-capped...

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NASA image: iss051e029147
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Apr 29, 2017

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iss051e029147 (4/29/2017) --- Russian Cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin prepares to eat some of the Chinese cabbage that...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1250
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Jul 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Chinese foreign nationals, who arrived unannounced on Kennedy Space Center grounds,...

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NASA image: iss070e096353
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Feb 17, 2024

iss070e096353

iss070e096353 (Feb. 17, 2024) --- The night lights of Chinese villlages on Hangzhou Bay are pictured from the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1252
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Jul 6, 2001

KSC-01pp1252

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- These Chinese foreign nationals, part of a larger group who arrived unannounced on...

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NASA image: iss051e038158
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May 8, 2017

iss051e038158

iss051e038158 (5/8/2017) --- Chinese cabbage is grown in the Veggie facility on the International Space Station. The...

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NASA image: iss070e091722
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Feb 10, 2024

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iss070e091722 (Feb. 10, 2024) --- Lakes Mansarovar (top) and Rakshastal, on the Chinese side of the Himalayan border...

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NASA image: Agricultural activities in the diverse landscape of Kazakhstan's Jetisu region
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Aug 19, 2025

Agricultural activities in the diverse landscape of Kazakhstan's Jetisu region

iss073e0510447 (Aug. 19, 2025) --- Agricultural activities in the diverse landscape of Kazakhstan's Jetisu region,...

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NASA image: iss070e097638
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Feb 11, 2024

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iss070e097638 (Feb. 11, 2024) --- The Himalayas, separating the Indian subcontinent from China, home to the South...

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NASA image: Earth Observations during Expedition 69
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Jul 2, 2023

Earth Observations during Expedition 69

iss069e027389 (July 2, 2023) --- The southeast Chinese port city of Xiamen, on the coast of the South China Sea with...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1253
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Jul 6, 2001

KSC-01pp1253

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- This group of Chinese foreign nationals (foreground) are part of a larger group who...

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NASA image: Veggie System on International Space Station
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Apr 3, 2017

Veggie System on International Space Station

Charles Spern, project manager on the Engineering Services Contract, communicates instructions for the Veggie system...

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NASA image: Xiang River runs through the Chinese city of Changsha
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Aug 8, 2024

Xiang River runs through the Chinese city of Changsha

iss071e439833 (Aug. 8, 2024) --- Xiang River runs through the city of Changsha (center) in China's province of...

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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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