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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: Rainbow on the Rings
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Oct 15, 2007

Rainbow on the Rings

Rainbow on the Rings

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NASA image: A Rainbow of Martian Elements
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Jan 20, 2004

A Rainbow of Martian Elements

A Rainbow of Martian Elements

JPL
NASA image: Rainbow over VAB
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Dec 18, 2025

Rainbow over VAB

Rain showers create a rainbow near countdown clock featuring the Artemis Moon logo at the NASA News Center at the...

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NASA image: Rainbow over VAB
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Dec 18, 2025

Rainbow over VAB

Rain showers create a rainbow over the Vehicle Assembly Building near countdown clock featuring the Artemis Moon...

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NASA image: Rainbow over Pad 39B
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Jun 12, 2022

Rainbow over Pad 39B

A full rainbow is in view over the Launch Complex 39B area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 12,...

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NASA image: Rainbow over the Press Site
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Nov 10, 2014

Rainbow over the Press Site

As rain showers dissipate, a rainbow appeared over the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site and turn basin. In the...

KSC
NASA image: Orbiting Rainbows Simulation
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Apr 22, 2015

Orbiting Rainbows Simulation

This simulated image shows how a cloud of glitter in geostationary orbit would be illuminated and controlled by two...

JPL
NASA image: Rainbow over the Press Site
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Nov 10, 2014

Rainbow over the Press Site

As rain showers dissipate, a rainbow appeared over NASA's Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. This is the site...

KSC
NASA image: Rainbow over the Press Site
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Nov 10, 2014

Rainbow over the Press Site

As rain showers dissipate, a rainbow appeared over the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site and turn basin. In the...

KSC
NASA image: Rainbow over the Press Site
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Nov 10, 2014

Rainbow over the Press Site

As rain showers dissipate, a rainbow appeared over NASA's Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. This is the site...

KSC
NASA image: Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony
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Jun 3, 2024

Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony

NASA Glenn’s Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group hosted an in-person and livestreamed Pride flag raising ceremony at the...

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NASA image: Galaxy NGC 1512
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Dec 1, 1999

Galaxy NGC 1512

A rainbow of colors is captured in the center of a magnificent barred spiral galaxy, as witnessed by the three...

JPL
NASA image: Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony
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Jun 3, 2024

Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony

NASA Glenn’s Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group hosted an in-person and livestreamed Pride flag raising ceremony at the...

GRC
NASA image: Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony
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Jun 3, 2024

Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony

NASA Glenn’s Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group hosted an in-person and livestreamed Pride flag raising ceremony at the...

GRC
NASA image: Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony
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Jun 3, 2024

Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony

NASA Glenn’s Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group hosted an in-person and livestreamed Pride flag raising ceremony at the...

GRC
NASA image: Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony
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Jun 3, 2024

Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony

NASA Glenn’s Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group hosted an in-person and livestreamed Pride flag raising ceremony at the...

GRC
NASA image: Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony
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Jun 3, 2024

Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony

NASA Glenn’s Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group hosted an in-person and livestreamed Pride flag raising ceremony at the...

GRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research
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Jul 15, 2013

NASA Armstrong Celebrates 70 Years of Flight Research

A rainbow frames the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP during its first Southern Hemisphere...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR0080
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Jan 15, 2021

SSC20210116_GR0080

A rainbow appears as the steam cloud dissipates following the Green Run hot fire test of the core stage for NASA’s...

SSC
NASA image: Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony
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Jun 3, 2024

Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony

NASA Glenn’s Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group hosted an in-person and livestreamed Pride flag raising ceremony at the...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0695-2
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Oct 24, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0695-2

N-200 Administration Building with rainbow

ARC
NASA image: Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony
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Jun 3, 2024

Progressive Pride Raising Flag Ceremony

NASA Glenn’s Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group hosted an in-person and livestreamed Pride flag raising ceremony at the...

GRC
NASA image: The Many Infrared Personalities of the Sculptor Galaxy
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Oct 13, 2010

The Many Infrared Personalities of the Sculptor Galaxy

The Sculptor galaxy, or NGC 253, is seen in a rainbow of infrared colors in this mosaic by NASA Wide-field Infrared...

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NASA image: 2010-4565
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Sep 7, 2010

2010-4565

KSC WEATHER - RAINBOWS NEAR VAB AND HQ BLDG.

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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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