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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: In Her Wake
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Mar 10, 2009

In Her Wake

In Her Wake

JPL
NASA image: In the Moon Wake
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Mar 8, 2005

In the Moon Wake

In the Moon Wake

JPL
NASA image: Waking the A Ring
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Apr 18, 2008

Waking the A Ring

Waking the A Ring

JPL
NASA image: Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC
Image
Oct 9, 1991

Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC

Pictured on a test stand at JSC is the Wake Shield Facility scheduled to fly on STS-60.

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-0585
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Nov 16, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-0585

Wake Vortex behind a helicopter (Illustration)

ARC
NASA image: Ram side of Wake Shield Facility
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Feb 9, 1994

Ram side of Wake Shield Facility

STS060-76-095 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- The ram side of the Wake Shield Facility (WSF) in the grasp of the Space Shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Sega with Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC
Image
Oct 9, 1991

Astronaut Ronald Sega with Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC

The Wake Shield Facility is displayed on a test stand at JSC. Astronaut Ronald M. Sega, mission specialist for...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-1585
Image
Nov 16, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-1585

Wake Vortex behind a helicopter describing Longitudinal Cores (Secondary Vortes Generation) from Aviatsiya /...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Missions Monitor a Waking Black Hole
Image
Dec 8, 2017

NASA Missions Monitor a Waking Black Hole

On June 15, NASA's Swift caught the onset of a rare X-ray outburst from a stellar-mass black hole in the binary...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-54 Earth observation of a ship wake in the Bay of Bengal
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Jan 19, 1993

STS-54 Earth observation of a ship wake in the Bay of Bengal

STS054-72-056 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- A ship wake in the Bay of Bengal is noticeable in this 70mm frame. The sun glint...

JSC
NASA image: Wake Shield Facility in grasp of the Remote Manipulator System
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Feb 9, 1994

Wake Shield Facility in grasp of the Remote Manipulator System

STS060-74-054 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- The Wake Shield Facility (WSF) is held in the grasp of Discovery's Remote...

JSC
NASA image: The ECOSTRESS Mission Spots Plants as 'They Wake Up'
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Feb 4, 2020

The ECOSTRESS Mission Spots Plants as 'They Wake Up'

The image shows plants "waking up" west of Lake Superior near the U.S.-Canada border. Plants in the red and pink...

JPL
NASA image: In the Wake of Ancient Lava Flows
Image
Oct 24, 2022

In the Wake of Ancient Lava Flows

Long ago, a large lava flow passed through the Athabasca Valles region of Mars. We can tell which direction it was...

JPL
NASA image: View of the Wake Shield Facility back dropped against the Southern Lights
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Feb 26, 1999

View of the Wake Shield Facility back dropped against the Southern Lights

STS060-09-024 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- As the Space Shuttle Discovery flew over a point between New Zealand and...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The Wake Shield Facility (WSF) is a free-flying research and development facility that is designed to use the pure...

MSFC
NASA image: Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC
Image
Oct 9, 1991

Wake Shield Facility on test stand at JSC

Pictured on a test stand at JSC is the Wake Shield Facility scheduled to fly on STS-60.

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The Wake Shield Facility is a free-flying research and development facility that is designed to use the pure vacuum...

MSFC
NASA image: Island wake produced by Antipodes Islands south of New Zealand
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Dec 16, 1973

Island wake produced by Antipodes Islands south of New Zealand

SL4-137-3655 (16 Dec. 1973) --- An island wake produced by the Antipodes Islands in the ocean current south of New...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4892
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Jul 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4892

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Employees at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida gathered in the Press Site parking lot,...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A dolphin surfs the wake of a research boat on the Banana River.
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Feb 5, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A dolphin surfs the wake of a research boat on the Banana River.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A dolphin surfs the wake of a research boat on the Banana River.

KSC
NASA image: Wake Shield Facility Modal Survey Test in Vibration Acoustic Test Facility
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Oct 9, 1991

Wake Shield Facility Modal Survey Test in Vibration Acoustic Test Facility

Astronaut Ronald M. Sega stands beside the University of Houston's Wake Shield Facility before it undergoes a Modal...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Sega in crew cabin
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Feb 23, 1999

Astronaut Ronald Sega in crew cabin

STS060-57-033 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- Astronaut Ronald M. Sega suspends himself in the weightlessness aboard the Space...

JSC
NASA image: Hawaiian Island Archipelago
Image
Oct 3, 1988

Hawaiian Island Archipelago

STS026-43-082 (29 Sept. - 3 Oct. 1988) --- This 70mm northerly oriented frame over the Pacific Ocean features the...

JSC
NASA image: View of the Wake Shield Facility on the RMS arm
Image
Sep 11, 1995

View of the Wake Shield Facility on the RMS arm

STS069-723-072 (11 September 1995) --- Prior to being released by Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote Manipulator...

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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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