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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: Supercharging the Radiation Belts
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Aug 15, 2016

Supercharging the Radiation Belts

On March 17, 2015, an interplanetary shock – a shockwave created by the driving force of a coronal mass ejection, or...

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NASA image: New Radiation Belt
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Aug 5, 2004

New Radiation Belt

New Radiation Belt

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NASA image: Saturn Main Radiation Belt
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Aug 5, 2004

Saturn Main Radiation Belt

Saturn Main Radiation Belt

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NASA image: Inner Radiation Belts of Jupiter
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Feb 27, 2002

Inner Radiation Belts of Jupiter

Inner Radiation Belts of Jupiter

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NASA image: Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

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NASA image: Space Radiation Highlights: Van Allen Probes Spot Electron Rainfall in the Atmosphere
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Sep 28, 2016

Space Radiation Highlights: Van Allen Probes Spot Electron Rainfall in the Atmosphere

Our planet is nestled in the center of two doughnut-shaped regions of powerful, dynamic radiation: the Van Allen...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Sep 1, 1959

Early Rockets

The Vangard III satellite to study the magnetic field and radiation belt in orbit. NASA successfully launched...

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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers help guide the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4552
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4562
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4555
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4557
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4566
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4564
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4567
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4556
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4561
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4554
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4568
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4560
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers help guide the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4563
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4553
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4558
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers help guide the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4565
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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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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