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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: Artemis II Fueling Operations
Video
Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Fueling Operations

On April 1, 2026, ahead of the official launch broadcast, NASA aired its “tanking” show from L 11 through L 6....

GSFC
NASA image: From Low to High Channels
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Aug 18, 2023

From Low to High Channels

This image shows the transition from a regular channel to an inverted channel in Arabia Terra. The channel was once...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5864
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights positioned at the end of Runway 15 reveal that the drag chute has deployed...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5863
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights positioned at the end of Runway 15 reveal that the drag chute has deployed...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2830
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's 40-foot-diameter drag chute unfurls to slow the shuttle as it lands...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5730
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5730

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the drag chute...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2829
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2829

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's 40-foot-diameter drag chute extends with the aid of a...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00226
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Aug 5, 2005

KSC-05-S-00226

Final preparations for NASA's next mission to Mars have been completed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5729
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5729

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the drag chute...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2882
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2882

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery makes its slow trek from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5722
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5722

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute slows the shuttle as it lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2881
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2881

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery begins its slow trek from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5721
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5721

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys to slow the shuttle as it lands on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5725
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the drag chute...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5731
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the drag chute...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2883
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2883

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery makes its slow trek from...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2827
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2827

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's drag chute is jettisoned after slowing the shuttle for its touch...

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NASA image: The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated
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Jan 29, 2016

The Dynamic Solar Magnetic Field - Narrated

In this video NASA solar physicist Holly Gilbert narrates a visualization of the slow changes in the sun's magnetic...

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NASA image: Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-021 (4-18 March 1994) --- The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Its delta is...

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NASA image: What Lies Beneath: Surface Patterns of Glacier-Like Landforms
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Sep 21, 2016

What Lies Beneath: Surface Patterns of Glacier-Like Landforms

The rotational axis of Mars is currently tilted by about 25 degrees, very similar to that of the Earth (at 23.4...

JPL
NASA image: Spitzer Captures Messier 87
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Apr 25, 2019

Spitzer Captures Messier 87

This image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the elliptical galaxy Messier 87 (M87), the home galaxy of the...

JPL
Audio
Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Audio
May 23, 2025

Ep386_Moon_Material_Flammability

Ep386_Moon Material Flammability Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Audio
Dec 5, 2025

HWHAP Ep404 CHAPEA Mission 2

Houston, We Have a Podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode 404: CHAPEA...

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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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