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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-98pc1193
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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC workers lower the "can" over Deep Space 1. The can will protect the spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1208
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Oct 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1208

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC workers prepare Deep Space 1 for a spin test on the E6R Spin Balance Machine at...

KSC
NASA image: Range safety and phased-array range user system antennas validated in the ECANS project can be seen just behind the cockpit on NASA's NF-15B research aircraft.
Image
Feb 26, 2007

Range safety and phased-array range user system antennas validated in the ECANS project can be seen just behind the cockpit on NASA's NF-15B research aircraft.

Range safety and phased-array range user system antennas validated in the ECANS project can be seen just behind the...

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NASA image: Two small Range Safety System antennas are located just behind the engine inlets of NASA's NF-15B research aircraft as it banks away from the chase plane.
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Feb 26, 2007

Two small Range Safety System antennas are located just behind the engine inlets of NASA's NF-15B research aircraft as it banks away from the chase plane.

Two small Range Safety System antennas are located just behind the engine inlets of NASA's NF-15B research aircraft...

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NASA image: New range safety and range user system antennas for the ECANS project can be seen just behind and to the left of the cockpit on NASA's NF-15B research aircraft.
Image
Feb 26, 2007

New range safety and range user system antennas for the ECANS project can be seen just behind and to the left of the cockpit on NASA's NF-15B research aircraft.

New range safety and range user system antennas for the ECANS project can be seen just behind and to the left of the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's highly modified NF-15B research aircraft cruises over Southern California's Tehachapi Mountains near Lake Isabella during a research mission.
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Feb 26, 2007

NASA's highly modified NF-15B research aircraft cruises over Southern California's Tehachapi Mountains near Lake Isabella during a research mission.

NASA's highly modified NF-15B research aircraft cruises over Southern California's Tehachapi Mountains near Lake...

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NASA image: Antennas used for the Space-Based Range Demonstration and Certification project protrude from the top of NASA's NF-15B testbed during a research flight.
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Feb 26, 2007

Antennas used for the Space-Based Range Demonstration and Certification project protrude from the top of NASA's NF-15B testbed during a research flight.

Antennas used for the Space-Based Range Demonstration and Certification project protrude from the top of NASA's...

AFRC
NASA image: The jagged ridges of Southern California's Tehachapi Mountains form the backdrop to NASA's brightly-colored NF-15B testbed aircraft during a research mission.
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Feb 26, 2007

The jagged ridges of Southern California's Tehachapi Mountains form the backdrop to NASA's brightly-colored NF-15B testbed aircraft during a research mission.

The jagged ridges of Southern California's Tehachapi Mountains form the backdrop to NASA's brightly-colored NF-15B...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00040
Video
Feb 8, 2006

KSC-06-S-00040

NASA is about to launch an important mission to test a new type of miniature satellite. Called Space Technology 5,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1592
Image
Jul 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1592

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences workers remove the...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1598
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Jul 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1598

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences technicians observe...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1599
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Jul 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences technicians watch closely...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1594
Image
Jul 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the DART (Demonstration for Autonomous...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1595
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Jul 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital Sciences technician works with...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1597
Image
Jul 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1597

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences technicians check the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1593
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Jul 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1593

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the DART (Demonstration for Autonomous...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1596
Image
Jul 14, 2004

KSC-04pd1596

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Orbital Sciences technicians check the...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 21, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2326
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2326

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker stands on the transporter to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2320
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Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2320

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL launch vehicle and Demonstration of Autonomous...

KSC
NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference
Image
Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2321
Image
Nov 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2321

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL launch vehicle and Demonstration of Autonomous...

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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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