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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 AIRS captures Hurricane Michael's Landfall
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Oct 10, 2018

NASA's AIRS captures Hurricane Michael's Landfall

This image from NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) shows the temperature of clouds or the surface in and...

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NASA image: NASA's AIRs captures Hurricane Michael off Florida coast
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Oct 10, 2018

NASA's AIRs captures Hurricane Michael off Florida coast

This image from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) shows the temperature of clouds or the surface in and around...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Return
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Crew Return

jsc2026e022308 (April 11, 2026) – U.S. Representative Michael Cloud, addresses a crowd of friends, family, and...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

Michael Freilich, director of NASA’s Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, signs a star on the United Launch...

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NASA image: MISR Captures Hurricane Michael Near Florida Panhandle
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Oct 10, 2018

MISR Captures Hurricane Michael Near Florida Panhandle

MISR carries nine cameras fixed at different angles, each of which viewed Michael over the course of approximately...

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NASA image: Hurricane Michael as seen by SMAP
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Oct 10, 2018

Hurricane Michael as seen by SMAP

On Oct. 9, 2018 at about 4:30pm EDT, the NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Radiometer got one more snap shot...

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NASA image: SMAP captures Hurricane Michael
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Oct 9, 2018

SMAP captures Hurricane Michael

On the morning of Oct. 8, 2018, the NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Radiometer got a snapshot of Hurricane...

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NASA image: 2nd EVA - MS Foale and Nicollier during FGS changeout
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Dec 24, 1999

2nd EVA - MS Foale and Nicollier during FGS changeout

STS103-501-026 (19 - 27 December 1999) --- Astronauts C. Michael Foale, left, and Claude Nicollier (on Discovery's...

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NASA image: View of Earth taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers

AS11-36-5337 (16 July 1969) --- This view of Earth showing clouds over its surface was photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image: View of Earth showing clouds over water taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth showing clouds over water taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers

AS11-36-5299 (16 July 1969) --- This view of Earth showing clouds over water was photographed from the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00064
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04-S-00064

NASA’s researchers have found the most distant object known to orbit our Sun. The planet-like object is...

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NASA image: View of STS-63 Discovery payload bay
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Feb 9, 1995

View of STS-63 Discovery payload bay

STS063-716-025 (9 Feb. 1995) --- In tail-to Earth mode, the Space Shuttle Discovery is backdropped against dark...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery
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Feb 6, 1995

Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery

STS063-708-095 (6 Feb 1995) --- Cumulus and other clouds over the ocean form the backdrop for this scene of Russia's...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour
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Apr 9, 1994

Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour

STS059-S-066 (9 April 1994) --- The liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is backdropped against clouds at the...

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NASA image: Wonders in the Antarctic Sea and Sky
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Dec 8, 2017

Wonders in the Antarctic Sea and Sky

Wonders in the Antarctic Sea and Sky NASA aircraft and scientists have returned to the United States after a short...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

A low ceiling of broken clouds offers opportunities for researches to sample clouds during part of the flight and...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

Scientist Ewan Crosbie checks real-time data from his innovative cloud sampling tool as the team flies through low...

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NASA image: Winter Cloud Streets, North Atlantic
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Dec 8, 2017

Winter Cloud Streets, North Atlantic

NASA image acquired January 24, 2011 What do you get when you mix below-freezing air temperatures, frigid northwest...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0232
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles into space above a fiery trail of flames that illuminate...

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NASA image: Wake Shield Facility prior to being re-captured on September 14, 1995
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Sep 14, 1995

Wake Shield Facility prior to being re-captured on September 14, 1995

STS069-724-095 (7-18 September 1995) --- Prior to being re-captured by Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0236
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Mar 1, 2002

KSC-02pp0236

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - As Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission STS-109, its...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0225
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The smoke plume identifies the direction of Space Shuttle Columbia as it climbs into...

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NASA image: View of Space Shuttle Atlantis during approach and docking to Mir Space Station
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Mar 28, 1996

View of Space Shuttle Atlantis during approach and docking to Mir Space Station

NM21-401-012 (28 March 1996) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is backdropped over the darkness of space, and partially...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2593
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Apr 5, 2010

KSC-2010-2593

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery leaps off of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in a blaze...

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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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