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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: Astronauts Tour Aircraft Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Tour Aircraft Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Raja Chari, Bob Hines, Joshua Kutryk, Jasmin Moghbeli, Jonny Kim, and...

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NASA image: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat...
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Jun 23, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat...

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

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NASA image: NASA is Reinventing Aviation
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Jun 24, 2020

NASA is Reinventing Aviation

Today NASA is reinventing aviation for the next 50 years, where aircraft look different, are powered different, and...

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NASA image: Mouth of the Amazon River as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Mouth of the Amazon River as seen from STS-58

STS058-107-083 (18 Oct.-1 Nov. 1993) --- A near-nadir view of the mouth of the Amazon River, that shows all signs of...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Kurt Long
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May 12, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Kurt Long

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Aerospace Engineer, Kurt Long. You’ll learn about his role developing...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jim Less
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Apr 29, 2024

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jim Less

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Jim "Clue" Less, a test pilot for the Quesst mission. His role is to...

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NASA image: Rendering of Mars Hill in Death Valley National Park
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Dec 3, 2025

Rendering of Mars Hill in Death Valley National Park

This rendering was created by research drones flying over Mars Hill, a region of Death Valley National Park that has...

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NASA image: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version
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May 16, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... Abridged Version

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: NISAR –  Addressing Food Security from Space
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Aug 30, 2021

NISAR – Addressing Food Security from Space

NISAR will provide maps of developing crop area on a global basis every two weeks. Observations will be...

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NASA image: jsc2024m000188_Views_of_Starship_Flight_6_from_International_Space_Station
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Dec 3, 2024

jsc2024m000188_Views_of_Starship_Flight_6_from_International_Space_Station

While orbiting approximately 250 miles above Earth, external cameras aboard the International Space Station captured...

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Jessica Watkins, Zena Cardman, Kayla Barron toured aircraft hangar at...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members remove the stabilization collar from the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1084
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Jun 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The new Convoy Command Vehicle is displayed before a commissioning ceremony to hand it...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members stand on the stabilization collar attached to the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule,...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members in an inflatable boat approach the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, is lowered into the water at the Army Wharf...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members perform checks of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, during...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2778
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Apr 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an agency helicopter flies over the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder solar-powered research aircraft settles in for landing on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at the Dryden...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0392
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Mar 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the latest Geostationary Operational Environmental...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0391
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Mar 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the latest Geostationary Operational Environmental...

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NASA image: X-38 flies free from NASA's B-52 mothership, July 10, 2001
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Jul 10, 2001

X-38 flies free from NASA's B-52 mothership, July 10, 2001

The second free-flight test of an evolving series of X-38 prototypes took place July 10, 2001 when the X-38 was...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0386
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Mar 11, 2005

KSC-05pd-0386

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A C17 military cargo aircraft at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility delivers the latest...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0394
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Mar 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) developed by NASA...

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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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