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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: KSC-04pd0775
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC Director James W. Kennedy thanks the standing-room-only crowd for attending the...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket Projected On The Washington Monument
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket Projected On The Washington Monument

A full-sized, 363-foot Saturn V rocket is projected onto the east face of the Washington Monument 50 years to the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-182
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Apr 7, 2001

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Billows of smoke and steam erupt from the launch of a Boeing Delta II rocket from Launch Complex 17-A at Cape...

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NASA image: InSight Spacecraft Lift to Spin Table & Pre-Spin Processing
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Mar 28, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Lift to Spin Table & Pre-Spin Processing

In the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0799
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Mar 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is moved away from the Pegasus XL...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH at SLC-4E - Sunset
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Mar 8, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH at SLC-4E - Sunset

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: Two New Hot Spots on Io
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Mar 26, 1998

Two New Hot Spots on Io

The Near-Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (NIMS) on Galileo obtained this image of half of Io's disk in darkness on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1598
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, the Dawn spacecraft is on display for a media showing. On each side are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0772
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Florida Gov. Jeb Bush addresses the audience at a ceremony to launch the new Florida...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH at SLC-4E - Sunset
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Mar 8, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH at SLC-4E - Sunset

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1245
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Jan 29, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Operations are underway at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH at SLC-4E - Sunset
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Mar 8, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH at SLC-4E - Sunset

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of...

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NASA image: Layers in Galle Crater
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Mar 31, 2017

Layers in Galle Crater

This image shows a layered deposit in Galle Crater, located in the Southern cratered highlands. The geologic history...

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NASA image: InSight Spacecraft Lift to Spin Table & Pre-Spin Processing
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Mar 28, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Lift to Spin Table & Pre-Spin Processing

In the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0569
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Mar 19, 2001

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Workers in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2 prepare to move the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter to the spin...

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NASA image: Mini Mission RainCube is Sent into Earth Orbit
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Sep 25, 2018

Mini Mission RainCube is Sent into Earth Orbit

RainCube was deployed into low-Earth orbit from the International Space Station in July, 2018, where it has been...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking
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Jun 8, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking

Icons for the International Space Station and Soyuz MS-09 spacecraft are seen on a tracking map on a screen in the...

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NASA image: InSight Liftoff
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May 5, 2018

InSight Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00162
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May 6, 2004

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Wind currents from Asia and India can carry ozone smog and pollution thousands of miles away to the southern...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0628
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Mar 27, 2001

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The 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, wrapped in protective covering, leaves the Space Assembly and Encapsulation...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2699
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians maneuver NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2697
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

NASA GPM Test Conductors, Michelle Lacombe, left, and Bill Dehaven participate in an all-day launch simulation for...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft on Work Stand in Astrotech
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Jan 17, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft on Work Stand in Astrotech

NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer), a...

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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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