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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-2014-1987
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Mar 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2120
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Apr 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers monitor the Delta II second stage for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1236
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Delta II rocket, carrying the Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) spacecraft, arcs...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1980
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Mar 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2038
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Apr 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks with participants of the 2013 International...

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May 31, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Scientists and other workers watch as the solar panels on the Microwave Anisotropy...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1194
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Jun 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the fairing is moved into...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster Offload
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Mar 20, 2014

OCO-2 Booster Offload

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster on Stand
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Mar 28, 2014

OCO-2 Booster on Stand

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers monitor the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Orbiting...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2118
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Apr 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II second stage for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

Twin mining robots from the University of Iowa dig in a supersized sandbox filled with BP-1, or simulated Martian...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Setup
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May 14, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Setup

On the first day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, set-up day on May 14, team members from the University of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1400
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Feb 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A truck transporting the interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Activities
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May 16, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Activities

On the third day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, May 16, a university team cleans their robot miner after...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2126
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Apr 11, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2096
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Apr 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An American flag stands sentinel on Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 20, 2014

OCO-2 Booster Arrival

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5373
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Oct 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Jeff Davis, the director of Space and Life Sciences at NASA's Johnson Space Center in...

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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Gregg Buckingham, with KSC's Center for Space Education, addresses participants in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4004
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May 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition inside...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster Offload
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Mar 20, 2014

OCO-2 Booster Offload

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center
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May 25, 2017

STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center

Barbara Brown, center at the table, strategic implementation manager with the Exploration Research and Technology...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Activities
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May 16, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Activities

Members of a college team watch on the monitor as their robot miner digs in the mining arena on the third day of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4146
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May 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students make final preparations for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining...

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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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