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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-02pd1453
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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew eagerly exit the Operations and Checkout Building for their ride to...

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NASA image: Crew-8 NASA Social Show at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 28, 2024

Crew-8 NASA Social Show at Kennedy Space Center

Associate Administrator Jim Free, Commercial Crew Program Mission Manager Carla Koch, International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2004
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls up the ramp to Launch Pad 39B atop the...

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NASA image: Global Mosaics of Pluto and Charon
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Jul 14, 2017

Global Mosaics of Pluto and Charon

Global mosaics of Pluto and Charon projected at 300 meters (985 feet) per pixel that have been assembled from most...

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NASA image: View through Cupola Window 3
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Mar 20, 2011

View through Cupola Window 3

ISS027-E-007050 (20 March 2011) --- The docked Kounotori2 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV-2) and part of the...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

The National Anthem is sung during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0118
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel waves as he suits up during final launch...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig086
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Nov 8, 2000

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The STS-97 crew leaves the O&C Building on their way to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated launch countdown. Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0716
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Jun 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crawler-transporter with mobile launcher platform on top tests the buried portion of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1998
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Sep 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - (From left) Dr. Julian Earls, director of NASA Glenn Research Center, astronaut Leland...

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Video
May 5, 2022

NASA Psyche Mission: Join the Journey

Join the journey as NASA’s Psyche mission team launches in 2022 to explore a unique metallic asteroid orbiting the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3062
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Jun 30, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – News media representatives converge on Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0240
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Feb 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Charles Camarda looks...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0142
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Jan 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On its way back from Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Atlantis, towering above the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Derrol Nail, NASA Communications, leads commentary during Artemis I launch countdown inside Firing Room 1 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1793
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins is helped by the Closeout Crew with her launch...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter
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Apr 16, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter

At NASA's Building 836, the Spacecraft Labs Telemetry Station at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a United...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Panelist, from left, Lisa May, lead program executive, Mars Exploration Program, NASA Headquarters, Washington,...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 6, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

The Orion crew module is recovered after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off the coast of San Diego,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2417
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May 22, 2013

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Edwards, Calif. – ED-0155-29 - Steve Lindsey, Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, director of flight operations and...

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NASA image: Dr. Robert Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Robert Goddard

Dr. Robert Goddard with his apparatus for solar energy study at Clark University, Worcester, Mass. (1932-1934). Dr....

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson leads launch countdown activities inside Firing Room 1 of the...

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NASA image: Supercharging the Radiation Belts
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Aug 15, 2016

Supercharging the Radiation Belts

On March 17, 2015, an interplanetary shock – a shockwave created by the driving force of a coronal mass ejection, or...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Post Launch News Conference
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Feb 6, 2018

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Post Launch News Conference

From left to right - John Taylor, SpaceX communications director, and Elon Musk, SpaceX chief executive officer and...

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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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