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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: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1199
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Jan 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –- At a news conference, NASA and United Launch Alliance officials discussed preparations for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1243
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Jan 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Badri Younes, NASA deputy associate administrator...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1205
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Jan 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –- At a news conference, NASA and United Launch Alliance officials discussed preparations for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1206
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Jan 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –- At a news conference, NASA and United Launch Alliance officials discussed preparations for...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

From left to right, Provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities of the Western Cape Government,...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 4K
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 4K

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 720p
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 720p

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD - Live Launch Coverage
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD - Live Launch Coverage

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 1080p
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Dec 7, 2021

STP-3 Hosting LCRD Isolated Launch Views - 1080p

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 551 rocket successfully launched from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: DSOC's Downlink Detector Prototype
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Oct 4, 2023

DSOC's Downlink Detector Prototype

Shown here is a prototype of the Deep Space Optical Communications, or DSOC, ground receiver detector built by the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1638
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Jul 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous...

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Jul 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1639
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Jul 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1636
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Jul 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Tribute Decal to Arthur "Skip" Mackey, Jr.
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Jan 22, 2014

TDRS-L Tribute Decal to Arthur "Skip" Mackey, Jr.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This memorial message was added to the Atlas V rocket for NASA's Tracking and Data Relay...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Tribute Decal to Arthur "Skip" Mackey, Jr.
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Jan 22, 2014

TDRS-L Tribute Decal to Arthur "Skip" Mackey, Jr.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This memorial message was added to the Atlas V rocket for NASA's Tracking and Data Relay...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Tribute Decal to Arthur "Skip" Mackey, Jr.
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Jan 22, 2014

TDRS-L Tribute Decal to Arthur "Skip" Mackey, Jr.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This memorial message was added to the Atlas V rocket for NASA's Tracking and Data Relay...

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NASA image: Deep Space Station 23: Goldstone Antenna Gets Its Quadripod
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Dec 20, 2024

Deep Space Station 23: Goldstone Antenna Gets Its Quadripod

A crane lowers a four-legged support structure called a quadripod onto the steel framework of the Deep Space Station...

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NASA image: Deep Space Station 23: Goldstone Antenna Gets Its Giant Reflector
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Dec 20, 2024

Deep Space Station 23: Goldstone Antenna Gets Its Giant Reflector

A crane lowers the 112-foot-wide (34-meter-wide) steel framework for the Deep Space Station 23 (DSS-23) reflector...

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NASA image: Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis
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Apr 25, 2025

Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis

These photos offer a look inside the twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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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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