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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: NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff
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Jul 14, 2022

NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module on Display at KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 12, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module on Display at KSC Visitor Complex

The Orion crew module from Exploration Flight Test 1 (EFT-1) is on display at nearby NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff, Remote Cam #7
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Nov 26, 2022

SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff, Remote Cam #7

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon cargo spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Expedition 12 Commander and International Space Station Science Officer, Bill McArthur waits onboard a helicopter...

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NASA image: NASA SpaceX CRS-28 Vertical on SLC-39A
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Jun 2, 2023

NASA SpaceX CRS-28 Vertical on SLC-39A

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon spacecraft atop is on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: SkyLab (SL)-3 - Recovery
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Nov 8, 1973

SkyLab (SL)-3 - Recovery

S73-36451 (25 Sept. 1973) --- The three crewmen of the Skylab 3 mission are seen aboard the prime recovery ship, USS...

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NASA image: NASA SpaceX CRS-28 Vertical on SLC-39A
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Jun 2, 2023

NASA SpaceX CRS-28 Vertical on SLC-39A

A close-up view of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop the Falcon 9 rocket with the access arm extended on the pad at...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0650
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Mar 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view looks down on two of the nine solid rocket boosters that will be mated with...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Atlantis and the end of the STS 51-J mission
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Oct 8, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Atlantis and the end of the STS 51-J mission

S85-41803 (7 Sept 1985) --- George W.S. Abbey, bottom right, greets the five members of the STS 51-J crew as they...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

U.S. Navy personnel aboard the USS Anchorage prepare for recovery of NASA's Orion spacecraft from the Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3186
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sunset faces behind Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, lights...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Installation
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Jul 25, 2018

Orion Heat Shield Installation

Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians are installing the heat shield to the Orion crew module July 25, 2018,...

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NASA image: NASA's SpX-28 Liftoff
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Jun 5, 2023

NASA's SpX-28 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA SpaceX CRS-28 Vertical on SLC-39A
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Jun 2, 2023

NASA SpaceX CRS-28 Vertical on SLC-39A

Blue sky and clouds serve as a backdrop for the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon spacecraft atop on the pad at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1568
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Feb 22, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- As the sun goes down over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff
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Jul 14, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule soars upward after lifting off from Launch Complex 39A at...

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NASA image: Mastcam Telephoto of a Martian Dune Downwind Face
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Jan 4, 2016

Mastcam Telephoto of a Martian Dune Downwind Face

This view combines multiple images from the telephoto-lens camera of the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Installation
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Jul 25, 2018

Orion Heat Shield Installation

Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians are installing the heat shield to the Orion crew module July 25, 2018,...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Brazil’s first astronaut in space, Marcos C. Pontes smiles as he exchanges greetings with some of the crowd on hand...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module on Display at KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 12, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module on Display at KSC Visitor Complex

The Orion crew module from Exploration Flight Test 1 (EFT-1) is on display at nearby NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module move to KSC Visitor Complex for exhibit displa
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Apr 10, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module move to KSC Visitor Complex for exhibit displa

The Orion crew module from Exploration Flight Test 1 is transported west along the NASA Causeway toward NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3185
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The deep-red sunset sky puts Launch pad 39A in silhouette. Space shuttle Atlantis is on the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff
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Jul 14, 2022

NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3190
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Oct 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

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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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