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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-2011-3494
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May 12, 2011

KSC-2011-3494

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first three elements for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) arrive at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7369
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Oct 11, 2011

KSC-2011-7369

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc07
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Jan 3, 1999

KSC-99pc07

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a Roman candle, the exhaust from the Boeing Delta II rocket with the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7350
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Oct 11, 2011

KSC-2011-7350

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: InSight Media Day Preparation
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Apr 5, 2018

InSight Media Day Preparation

NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, or InSight, at right, is in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7368
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Oct 11, 2011

KSC-2011-7368

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc03
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle lifts off with NASA's Mars Polar Lander...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician assists as the aft stub adapter...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Tower Roll
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Mar 22, 2018

InSight Atlas V Tower Roll

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the gantry is rolled back on the United Launch...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Tower Roll
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Mar 22, 2018

InSight Atlas V Tower Roll

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the gantry is rolled back on the United Launch...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Tower Roll
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Mar 22, 2018

InSight Atlas V Tower Roll

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the gantry is rolled back on the United Launch...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) and interstage...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Tower Roll
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Mar 22, 2018

InSight Atlas V Tower Roll

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the gantry is rolled back on the United Launch...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) and interstage...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers mate the aft stub...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation
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Mar 17, 2018

InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, twin communications-relay CubeSats, called Mars Cube One (MarCO) are...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) and interstage adapter (ISA) for a United...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation
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Mar 17, 2018

InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, twin communications-relay CubeSats, called Mars Cube One (MarCO) are...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation
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Mar 17, 2018

InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, twin communications-relay CubeSats, called Mars Cube One (MarCO) are...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation
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Mar 17, 2018

InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, twin communications-relay CubeSats, called Mars Cube One (MarCO) are...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Transport

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) and interstage adapter (ISA) for a United...

KSC
NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) and interstage adapter (ISA) for a United...

KSC
NASA image: InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation
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Mar 17, 2018

InSight Atlas V MARCO Cubesats Installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, twin communications-relay CubeSats, called Mars Cube One (MarCO) are...

KSC
NASA image: InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate
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Mar 5, 2018

InSight Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) and interstage adapter (ISA) for a United...

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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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