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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: NASA's Vantage Point to View Earth
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Apr 19, 2017

NASA's Vantage Point to View Earth

No planet is better studied than the one we actually live on. NASA's fleet of 26 Earth science spacecraft, supported...

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NASA image: Earth from Orbit 2013
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Apr 21, 2014

Earth from Orbit 2013

A highlight reel of some of the best images and data visualizations of the planet in 2013 from NASA and partner...

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NASA image: LDCM Spacecraft Rotating
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Oct 5, 2011

LDCM Spacecraft Rotating

Model of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission, rotating.

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NASA image: TIRS TVAC1 Opening The Vacuum Chamber
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Oct 30, 2011

TIRS TVAC1 Opening The Vacuum Chamber

The Thermal InfraRed Sensor (TIRS) is part of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) to continue thermal imaging...

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NASA image: Landsat Orbit Swath
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Feb 11, 2014

Landsat Orbit Swath

This visualization of the orbit of Landsat 8 is narrated by Jim Irons, LDCM Project Scientist at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: LDCM Spacecraft Beauty Pass 2
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Oct 5, 2011

LDCM Spacecraft Beauty Pass 2

animation of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. The satellite will...

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NASA image: Earth from Orbit 2019: How NASA Satellites #PictureEarth
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Apr 19, 2019

Earth from Orbit 2019: How NASA Satellites #PictureEarth

This Earth Day, NASA invites you to share how you #PictureEarth. For inspiration, NASA collected some of the best...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00080
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Apr 15, 2005

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Joining the Fleet The latest polar-orbiting satellite in the TIROS-N fleet is set for launch from Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KidSat earth observations taken during STS-85
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Feb 10, 1997

KidSat earth observations taken during STS-85

S81E5015 (13 January 1997) --- An Electronic Still Camera (ESC), mounted in the Space Shuttle Atlantis' aft flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00006
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Jan 11, 2005

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NASA's latest addition to its fleet of Earth-observing satellites is getting down to business and breaking new...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Sep 15, 2004

Earth Science

This image hosts a look into the eye of Hurricane Ivan, one of the strongest hurricanes on record, as the storm...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Sep 11, 2004

Earth Science

This image hosts a look at the eye of Hurricane Ivan, one of the strongest hurricanes on record, as the storm topped...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Sep 15, 2004

Earth Science

Except for a small portion of the International Space Station (ISS) in the foreground, Hurricane Ivan, one of the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 13, 2004

Earth Science

This panoramic view of Hurricane Charley was photographed by the Expedition 9 crew aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7480
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Oct 9, 2011

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In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Ball...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6599
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Aug 1, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA’s Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7486
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Oct 10, 2011

KSC-2011-7486

In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Ball...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7572
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Oct 27, 2011

KSC-2011-7572

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base's Space Launch Complex-2 in California, the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6593
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Aug 1, 2011

KSC-2011-6593

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- NASA’s Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6579
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Jul 28, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7005
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Aug 30, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7574
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Oct 27, 2011

KSC-2011-7574

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base's Space Launch Complex-2 in California, a United...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7589
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Oct 28, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- NASA's National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7014
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Aug 30, 2011

KSC-2011-7014

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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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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