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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: iss066e135521
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Feb 3, 2022

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iss066e135521 (2/3/2022) --- A view of the deployed Light-1 CubeSat. The Light-1 CubeSat focuses on the detection of...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Dr. Dr. Robert F. Berg (right), principal investigator and Dr. Micheal R. Moldover (left), co-investigator, for the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0942
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May 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Boeing Delta IV rocket roars off the launch pad to lift the GOES-N satellite on top...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 31, 1961

Mercury Project

A three-year-old chimpanzee, named Ham, in the biopack couch for the MR-2 suborbital test flight. On January 31,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2263
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Nov 5, 2004

KSC-04pd-2263

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A truck carrying the second stage of a Boeing Delta IV launch vehicle arrives at the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2299
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Nov 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Boeing Delta Operations Center, the Delta IV second stage is moved to a test...

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NASA image: Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Jacob Richardson -- jsc2026e021418
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Jacob Richardson -- jsc2026e021418

Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Jacob Richardson, celebrates with a dance after hearing astronauts describe...

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NASA image: Satellite Shows Powerful Cold Front Moving Off U.S. East Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Shows Powerful Cold Front Moving Off U.S. East Coast

NOAA's GOES-East satellite captured an image of a powerful cold front that triggered flash flood watches and...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1748
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With a blinding flash, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0311
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Feb 22, 2005

KSC-05pd-0311

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Solid Rocket Booster destined for the GOES-N launch turns toward Launch Complex 37 at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0286
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Feb 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 37-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Boeing Delta IV rocket...

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NASA image: Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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Nov 17, 1965

Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Lunar Landing Simulator: Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee (left) receives instruction from Maxwell W. Goode, a scientist...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0416
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Apr 14, 1999

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The one-inch mirror shown here is one of nearly nine hundred polished by dozens of students teams of elementary,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2203
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud and flash of light under the Falcon 9 rocket signals liftoff of the SpaceX-3...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0320
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Feb 23, 2005

KSC-05pd-0320

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second of two Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) approaches Launch Complex 37 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0288
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Feb 16, 2005

KSC-05pd-0288

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 37-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the transporter grid is...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 18, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida conduct...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2198
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Apr 18, 2014

KSC-2014-2198

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud and flash of light under the Falcon 9 rocket signals liftoff of the SpaceX-3...

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NASA image: 03pd0517
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Feb 19, 2002

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File name :DSC_0028.JPG File size :2.8MB(2950833Bytes) Date taken :2002/02/19 09:49:01 Image size :3008 x 2000...

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NASA image: 03pd0535
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Feb 24, 2002

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File name :DSC_0047.JPG File size :2.8MB(2931574Bytes) Date taken :2002/02/24 10:06:57 Image size :3008 x 2000...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0033
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Jan 5, 2005

KSC-05pd-0033

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center, Leslie Guzman (yellow shirt), with Pratt and Whitney,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3613
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Dec 11, 2007

KSC-07pd3613

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch the GOES-O satellite has been...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 2001

Microgravity

High school students screen crystals of various proteins that are part of the ground-based work that supports...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2266
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Nov 5, 2004

KSC-04pd-2266

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Boeing Delta Operations Center, a crane moves to the ground the top of the...

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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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