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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: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A certificate and quilt square are on display that confirms the transfer of a giant hand-made quilt in honor of...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A giant hand-made quilt in honor of space shuttle Columbia and her crew was turned over to the Columbia Preservation...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A giant hand-made quilt in honor of space shuttle Columbia and her crew was turned over to the Columbia Preservation...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A certificate is on display that confirms the transfer of a giant hand-made quilt in honor of space shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

Mike Ciannilli, Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program manager, at right, accepts a certificate for...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A giant hand-made quilt in honor of space shuttle Columbia and her crew was turned over to the Columbia Preservation...

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NASA image: Columbia Hills at Last!
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Jun 16, 2004

Columbia Hills at Last!

Columbia Hills at Last!

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NASA image: Spirit Moves in on Columbia Hills
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Apr 22, 2004

Spirit Moves in on Columbia Hills

Spirit Moves in on Columbia Hills

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NASA image: The Columbia Hills in Color
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May 28, 2004

The Columbia Hills in Color

The Columbia Hills in Color

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NASA image: Spirit Plan for Columbia Hills
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May 7, 2004

Spirit Plan for Columbia Hills

Spirit Plan for Columbia Hills

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NASA image: Spirit View of Columbia Hills
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Oct 7, 2004

Spirit View of Columbia Hills

Spirit View of Columbia Hills

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NASA image: Layered Rocks in Columbia Hills
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Aug 20, 2004

Layered Rocks in Columbia Hills

Layered Rocks in Columbia Hills

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NASA image: Columbia Hills from Orbit
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May 21, 2004

Columbia Hills from Orbit

Columbia Hills from Orbit

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NASA image: Columbia Hills Oblique View
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Apr 19, 2005

Columbia Hills Oblique View

Columbia Hills Oblique View

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NASA image: A Closer Look at the Columbia Hills
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May 10, 2004

A Closer Look at the Columbia Hills

A Closer Look at the Columbia Hills

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NASA image: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

Employees listen intently during an Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program event in the Training...

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NASA image: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees during an Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons...

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NASA image: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

Dave King, former director of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and NASA Columbia Recovery...

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NASA image: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far right, poses a question to several panelists during an Apollo,...

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NASA image: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

Dave King, former director of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and NASA Columbia Recovery...

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NASA image: Spirit View of Columbia Hills polar
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Oct 8, 2004

Spirit View of Columbia Hills polar

Spirit View of Columbia Hills polar

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NASA image: Columbia Hills at Last! Left Eye
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Jun 16, 2004

Columbia Hills at Last! Left Eye

Columbia Hills at Last! Left Eye

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NASA image: Spirit View of Columbia Hills vertical
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Oct 8, 2004

Spirit View of Columbia Hills vertical

Spirit View of Columbia Hills vertical

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NASA image: Columbia Hills Color Elevation Map
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Apr 19, 2005

Columbia Hills Color Elevation Map

Columbia Hills Color Elevation Map

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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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