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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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Mar 17, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e010211 (03/17/2016) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra sent this interesting image out via Twitter with the comment...

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Feb 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload shipping containers that hold the unpressurized Orbital Replacement Units ORU for...

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Feb 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare to load the payload shipping container that holds the Space Test...

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Feb 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Feb 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare to load the payload shipping containers that hold the unpressurized Orbital...

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Feb 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Feb 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Oct 19, 2004

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A replacement gyro destined for the International Space Station has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center. The new CMG...

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Feb 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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May 20, 2022

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In this week’s episode of Down to Earth: Conversations, Suni and Adrien discuss protecting our planet’s environment...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Ana
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May 8, 2015

Tropical Storm Ana

ISS043E182270 (05/08/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this image of Subtropical Storm Anna as it moved...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 2, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e000320 (02/17/2016) --- Aurora flashing over the Earth as the International Space Station orbits around the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 2, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e001308 (03/02/2016) --- Europe meets Africa in this Earth Observation image captured by NASA astronaut Tim...

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May 4, 2022

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In episode two of Down to Earth: Conversations, astronaut Sunita Williams and environmental studies student Adrien...

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Jun 10, 2022

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This week on Down to Earth: Conversations, former NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and astronaut Warren "Woody" Hoburg...

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Feb 8, 2010

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Space shuttle Endeavour thunders into space to begin the STS-130 mission to the International Space Station.

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Nov 16, 2009

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Liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-129 to the International Space Station.

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Nov 16, 2009

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The astronauts suit up and head to the launch pad for the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-129 to...

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Nov 16, 2009

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The astronauts strap in for the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-129 to the International Space Station.

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Feb 7, 2010

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NASA Commentator Allard Beutel begins the STS-130 launch commentary.

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Nov 16, 2009

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Reaching space, the external fuel tank separates from space shuttle Atlantis as the crew begins mission STS-129 to...

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Feb 8, 2010

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As the external fuel tank separates, space shuttle Endeavour and crew reach space.

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Apr 3, 2009

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On a mission to bring the International Space Station to full power, space shuttle Discovery lifted off March 15...

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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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