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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: EC86-33385-002
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Feb 27, 1986

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This photograph shows a modified General Dynamics AFTI/F-111A Aardvark in flight with supercritical mission adaptive...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

An Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft carrying a Pegasus XL Rocket with eight NASA Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

An Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft carrying a Pegasus XL Rocket with eight NASA Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

On Oct. 27, 2020, in front of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Bell Huey 2...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1795
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, sits on the tarmac at Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2012
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers complete the final steps to detach a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle from...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

The NASA DC-8 in a right bank over the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains. The former airliner is a "dash-72" model and...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

The Bell Huey 2 (left) and Airbus H135 helicopters used for security operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0250
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Beechcraft Starship aircraft precedes the takeoff of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

On Oct. 27, 2020, in front of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Bell Huey 2...

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NASA image: An Historic Delivery to the Moon’s South Pole on This Week @NASA – March 1, 2024
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Mar 1, 2024

An Historic Delivery to the Moon’s South Pole on This Week @NASA – March 1, 2024

An historic delivery to the Moon’s South Pole, a record-breaking scientific balloon flight, and an asteroid...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2332
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight arrives at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2322
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight arrives at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2323
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight touches down at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2146
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the camera view...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2318
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight lands at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2400
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery to its new home heads south...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2036
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Apr 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Painted graphics line the side of NASA 905 depicting the various ferry flights the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2331
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A T-38 jet parks beside the “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2218
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Apr 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2327
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight taxis onto the apron of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2319
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight arrives at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2361
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, A T-38 chase aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2320
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight taxis down the runway at...

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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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