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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: Nereid
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Jan 29, 1996

Nereid

Nereid, the last satellite of Neptune to be discovered before NASA Voyager's recent discoveries, was first seen by...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-00pp1270
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Sep 8, 2000

KSC-00pp1270

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis’s solid rocket boosters trail brilliant flames that light up...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 16, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

The sixth marned lunar landing mission, the Apollo 16 (SA-511), carrying three astronauts: Mission commander John W....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2692
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Apr 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2692

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dawn's early light reveals space shuttle Endeavour secure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2838
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Apr 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– When the Atlas V first stage is raised to vertical, it will be lifted into the Vertical...

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NASA image: sts088-s-005
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Dec 4, 1998

sts088-s-005

STS088-S-005 (4 Dec. 1998) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lights up the night sky as it embarks on the first...

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NASA image: First of 24 LED Panels Installed in New Countdown Clock
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Nov 25, 2014

First of 24 LED Panels Installed in New Countdown Clock

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, assembly has begun on the first of 24 light emitting diode LED panels for...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1

S134-E-007595 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0805
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May 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, technicians conduct a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1329
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Jan 26, 2009

KSC-2009-1329

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the rosy dawn light, construction of the towers on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0796
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Mar 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility prepare to demate the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: Chamitoff during EVA 1
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May 20, 2011

Chamitoff during EVA 1

ISS027-E-035215 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: jsc2014e041925
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May 5, 2014

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0313: At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 40/41 prime crewmembers Alexander...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0855
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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is demated from its Pegasus launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5855
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5855

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1

S134-E-007611 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0715
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --Racing into the night sky atop columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour on mission...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff

NASA’s Space Launch System carrying the Orion spacecraft creates a streak of white light as it soars upward after...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1539
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Jul 10, 2006

KSC-06pd1539

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black-light...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0797
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Mar 24, 2003

KSC-03pd0797

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility begin demating the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2839
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Apr 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2839

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the Atlas V first stage is being...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0378
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Feb 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The morning light spills through the open door of the Vehicle Assembly Building as...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5853
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5853

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: Feustel in the Endeavour Payload Bay during EVA 1
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May 20, 2011

Feustel in the Endeavour Payload Bay during EVA 1

ISS027-E-034430 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel and Greg Chamitoff (out of frame), both STS-134...

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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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