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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-2009-4251
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Jul 26, 2009

KSC-2009-4251

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 250-ton high...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0648
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May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0648

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0655
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May 19, 2000

KSC00pp0655

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cradle of steam and smoke during liftoff at...

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NASA image: Space Station
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Jan 1, 1952

Space Station

This is a von Braun 1952 space station concept. In a 1952 series of articles written in Collier's, Dr. Wernher von...

MSFC
NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0649
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May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0649

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In this view of the launch from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the liftoff...

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NASA image: Small Satellite TEMPEST-D Sees Hurricane Dorian off Coast
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Aug 29, 2019

Small Satellite TEMPEST-D Sees Hurricane Dorian off Coast

TEMPEST-D — a weather-observing satellite the size of a cereal box — captured imagery of Hurricane Dorian off the...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0655
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May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0655

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cradle of steam and smoke during liftoff at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0651
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May 19, 2000

KSC00pp0651

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Shedding light into the darkness surrounding it, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 27, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew patch of STS-72 depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour and some of the payloads on the flight. The Japanese...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0638
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May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0638

In the Operations and Checkout Building, the STS-101 crew gathers for a snack before suiting up for launch. From...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0645
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May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0645

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Pilot Scott "Doc" Horowitz grins during suitup activities...

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NASA image: VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3
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Mar 7, 2016

VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3

A 250-ton crane is used to lift the second half of the K-level work platforms for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Pluto Heart: Like a Cosmic Lava Lamp
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Jun 1, 2016

Pluto Heart: Like a Cosmic Lava Lamp

Like a cosmic lava lamp, a large section of Pluto's icy surface is being constantly renewed by a process called...

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NASA image: The Martian, Part 4: Schiaparelli Crater Rim
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Oct 15, 2015

The Martian, Part 4: Schiaparelli Crater Rim

All this week, the THEMIS Image of the Day is following on the real Mars the path taken by fictional astronaut Mark...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0639
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May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0639

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Mission Specialist Mary Ellen Weber relaxes during suitup before...

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NASA image: iss057e131661
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Dec 11, 2018

iss057e131661

iss057e131661 (Dec. 11, 2018) --- Russian spacewalker Oleg Kononenko (suit with red stripes) works outside the...

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NASA image: Keeping Cool In Space
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Apr 4, 2022

Keeping Cool In Space

Imagine you are an Astronaut on the Moon. Your job for the next eight hours will be exploring, collecting science...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0833
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Mar 26, 2008

KSC-08pd0833

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- After the successful landing of space shuttle Endeavour to conclude the STS-123 mission,...

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NASA image: Mars Report: Update on NASA’s Perseverance Rover SuperCam Instrument
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Jun 10, 2021

Mars Report: Update on NASA’s Perseverance Rover SuperCam Instrument

Since landing on the Red Planet, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover has been hard at work analyzing rocks and soil...

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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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