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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-2009-1861
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Feb 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-O and Delta IV...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1852
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Feb 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-O and Delta IV...

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NASA image: NPP Satellite Launch
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Oct 28, 2011

NPP Satellite Launch

The Satellite Operations Facility of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seen here minutes...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5142
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Sep 15, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – (ED09-0253-81) Space Shuttle Discovery is surrounded by the Mate-DeMate Device...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SpaceX participate in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event
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Sep 30, 2024

White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event

Diana Trujillo, NASA Human Spaceflight Director, right, speaks on a panel with, from left to right, moderator Trina...

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NASA image: Engineering Next Generation Observations of Rain and Snow
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Jan 1, 2014

Engineering Next Generation Observations of Rain and Snow

For the past three years, the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory has gone from components and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1834
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Feb 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers secure the framework...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1600
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Jun 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage for the GOES-O Delta IV rocket is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1598
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Jun 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage for the GOES-O Delta IV rocket rests...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1601
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Jun 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage for the GOES-O Delta IV rocket is...

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NASA image: APEX-08 Experiment
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Nov 6, 2020

APEX-08 Experiment

The Science Verification Test for NASA’s Advanced Plant Experiment-08 (APEX-08) testing Arabidopsis thaliana, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1920
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Feb 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the second of two solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1830
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Feb 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-O and Delta IV second...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1595
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Jun 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A truck arrives on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to deliver its cargo, the second stage...

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NASA image: Mongolian Prime Minister and NASA Deputy Administrator Meet
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Aug 4, 2023

Mongolian Prime Minister and NASA Deputy Administrator Meet

NASA Earth Science Division Director Karen St. Germain, far right, talks with Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4045
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Dec 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The GOES-O/Delta IV second stage is being mated to the first stage in the Horizontal...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1845
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Feb 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-O and Delta IV second stage arrive...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5143
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Sep 16, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – ((ED09-0253-83) The tail cone that improves the aerodynamics of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: NOAA/NASA GOES-T Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 26, 2022

NOAA/NASA GOES-T Prelaunch News Conference

The Prelaunch News Conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary...

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NASA image: Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV
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Dec 5, 2024

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV

Jose “Manny” Rodriguez adjusts the Soxnav instrument onboard the G-IV aircraft in December 2024. As part of the team...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1775
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Feb 22, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3117
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Jul 2, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A post-launch news conference is held at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3122
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Jul 2, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Mike Miller, senior vice president, Science and Environmental Satellite...

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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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