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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: ARC-1991-AC91-0193
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Apr 8, 1991

ARC-1991-AC91-0193

Art By: Don Davis Artist's concept of a catastrophic asteroid impact with the Earth Super-impacts (shown here) on...

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NASA image: TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS - Rocket Vertical on Pad

With the umbilical tower in view, Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,...

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NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
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May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, at 11:46 p.m. EDT on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1600
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Oct 23, 1998

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians guide the raised Mars Polar Lander...

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing is in view inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1609
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Oct 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1609

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), a KSC technician...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1608
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Oct 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1607
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Oct 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1607

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), a KSC technician...

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NASA image: Jupiter’s moon Europa
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Jan 24, 2014

Jupiter’s moon Europa

This composite image shows suspected plumes of water vapor erupting at the 7 o’clock position off the limb of...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 24, 1988

Microgravity

Mission Specialist George (Pinky) D. Nelson uses a 35 mm camera to photograph a protein crystal grown during the...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff
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Nov 18, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0615
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Apr 13, 2006

KSC-06pd0615

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers work on the rim around...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0449
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Mar 20, 2000

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A recently installed fertilizer-producing system sits near Launch Pad 39A. Using a "scrubber," the system...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1599
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Oct 23, 1998

KSC-98pc1599

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians begin to lift the Mars Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1212
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Oct 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1212

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Mars Polar Lander awaits testing in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0564
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Mar 29, 2006

KSC-06pd0564

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the nose cap on top of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1353
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Oct 16, 1998

KSC-98pc1353

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1371
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1371

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), workers move the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1373
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1373

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), workers adjust the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1210
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Oct 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1210

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Mars Polar Lander is uncrated in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff
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Nov 18, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1197
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Oct 1, 1998

KSC-98pc1197

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Mars Polar Lander is rolled from the Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1613
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Oct 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0510
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Apr 7, 2000

KSC00pp0510

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A recently installed fertilizer-producing system sits near Launch Pad 39A (upper left...

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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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