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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: EC01-0328-3
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Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-3

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18 jets used in the...

AFRC
NASA image: X-29 at High Angle of Attack with Smoke Generators
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Sep 10, 1991

X-29 at High Angle of Attack with Smoke Generators

This photo shows the X-29 during a 1991 research flight. Smoke generators in the nose of the aircraft were used to...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0328-11
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Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-11

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0328-28
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Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-28

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0328-17
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Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-17

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous...

AFRC
NASA image: EC01-0328-12
Image
Nov 9, 2001

EC01-0328-12

Smoke generators show the twisting paths of wingtip vortices behind two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous...

AFRC
NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-725-088 (2-12 June 1998)--- In this 70mm picture photographed during one of Discovery's passes over Mexico,...

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NASA image: NASA's MISR Instrument Detects Smoke Plumes Over Northern California
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's MISR Instrument Detects Smoke Plumes Over Northern California

On August 18, 2021, at 12:10 p.m. local time, the Multi-angle Imaging Spectroradiometer (MISR) instrument captured...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-2060
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Mar 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2060

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Looking like a sun riding a column of smoke, space shuttle Discovery hurtles into the evening...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0699
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Mar 11, 2008

KSC-08pd0699

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The clouds of smoke and steam generated during liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on...

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NASA image: NASA's UAVSAR Flights Observe California Fires
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Sep 15, 2020

NASA's UAVSAR Flights Observe California Fires

NASA flew an aircraft equipped with Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR) flew above...

JPL
NASA image: Smoke from Canadian fires over the Atlantic Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Smoke from Canadian fires over the Atlantic Ocean

Generally the old saying “where there is smoke, there is fire” rings true, but when thick, hot smoke rises high...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Sep 3, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-024687 (3 Sept. 2012) --- Idaho fires are featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 32 crew...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition 12 crew
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Nov 15, 2005

Earth observations taken by the Expedition 12 crew

ISS012-E-13692 (2 Jan. 2006) --- A Forest Fire in Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana is featured in this...

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NASA image: MISR Images Oak Fire Near Yosemite
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Jul 26, 2022

MISR Images Oak Fire Near Yosemite

On July 24, 2022, the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite captured...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-06pp2753
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Dec 9, 2006

KSC-06pp2753

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Emerging from behind the clouds of smoke and steam generated by its liftoff, Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2138
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Mar 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2138

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery races...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2073
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Mar 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2073

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1272
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Sep 8, 2000

KSC-00pp1272

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The clouds of steam and smoke generated from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis seem...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2095
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Mar 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2095

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Propelled by columns of fire, space shuttle Discovery races toward space on the STS-119...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2072
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Mar 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2072

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and the water near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2075
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Mar 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2075

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and the water near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1281
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Jan 30, 2013

KSC-2013-1281

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke form around a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket at 8:48...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1278
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Jan 30, 2013

KSC-2013-1278

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke billow around the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 41 on...

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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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