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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: 2010-2896
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Apr 21, 2010

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STS-132 WATER ON CRAWLERWAY PROHIBITING ROLLOUT

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NASA image: 2010-2894
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Apr 21, 2010

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STS-132 WATER ON CRAWLERWAY PROHIBITING ROLLOUT

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NASA image: 2010-2895
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Apr 21, 2010

2010-2895

STS-132 WATER ON CRAWLERWAY PROHIBITING ROLLOUT

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NASA image: jsc2024e001999
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Jan 10, 2024

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OSIRIS REx curation team attempting to remove the two stuck fasteners that are currently prohibiting the complete...

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Jan 10, 2024

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OSIRIS REx curation team attempting to remove the two stuck fasteners that are currently prohibiting the complete...

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NASA image: jsc2024e002016
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Jan 10, 2024

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OSIRIS REx curation team attempting to remove the two stuck fasteners that are currently prohibiting the complete...

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NASA image: jsc2024e002012
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Jan 10, 2024

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OSIRIS REx curation team attempting to remove the two stuck fasteners that are currently prohibiting the complete...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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May 18, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-727-053 (15-24 May 1997) --- This view of Lima, Peru is among a very few photographed by astronauts who have...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0851
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May 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is poised for launch at Pad 39A after mission managers...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4821
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Aug 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Shortly after 8 p.m. EDT, black clouds from the west roll past the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0850
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May 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour sits poised for launch at Pad 39A after mission managers...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0852
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May 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is poised for launch at Pad 39A after mission managers...

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NASA image: SMAP Radiometer versus Radio Frequency Interference
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Jan 27, 2015

SMAP Radiometer versus Radio Frequency Interference

The microwave radiometer on NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite was designed and built at NASA's...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-01177
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Apr 3, 2009

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Supersonic Aircraft Model The window in the sidewall of the 8- by 6-foot supersonic wind tunnel at NASA's Glenn...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-01168
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Apr 3, 2009

GRC-2013-C-01168

Supersonic Aircraft Model The window in the sidewall of the 8- by 6-foot supersonic wind tunnel at NASA's Glenn...

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NASA image: Smoke Engulfs Singapore [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke Engulfs Singapore [annotated]

On June 19, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a striking image of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the...

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NASA image: Smoke Engulfs Singapore [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke Engulfs Singapore [high res]

On June 19, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a striking image of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the...

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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: KSC-05-S-00181
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Jul 15, 2005

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I'm here with Kathy Winters, launch weather officer. Kathy thanks for joining us. MS. WINTERS: Thanks. MS. STILSON:...

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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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