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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-2009-3192
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians closely watch as the...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Fueled Before Launch
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Feb 24, 2025

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Fueled Before Launch

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer sits on its rotation fixture after being fueled and prior to being installed to the EELV...

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NASA image: NASA Measures ‘Moonlight’ to Improve Earth Observations
Video
Apr 29, 2025

NASA Measures ‘Moonlight’ to Improve Earth Observations

In March 2025, NASA pilots took the agency’s ER-2 science aircraft on a series of night flights over NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3183
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3184
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians move the first half...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3190
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., the fairing halves are moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6145
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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Guests gather for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's dinner at the Radisson Resort at the...

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NASA image: NASA TV Video File-NASA Remembers Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden
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Mar 18, 2020

NASA TV Video File-NASA Remembers Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden

Former astronaut Alfred M. Worden, command module pilot on the Apollo 15 lunar landing, passed away March 18, 2020,...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-69
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Feb 21, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane lifts the Saturn V first stage for the Apollo 11 mission from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6143
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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Guests gather for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's dinner at the Radisson Resort at the...

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NASA image: Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Landing – Sunday, March 2, 2025
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Mar 2, 2025

Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Landing – Sunday, March 2, 2025

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, carrying 10 NASA science and technology instruments, successfully landed...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3187
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May 15, 2009

KSC-2009-3187

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians closely watch as the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn V configuration is shown in inches and meters as illustrated by the Boeing Company. The Saturn V vehicle...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-001
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Apr 10, 2006

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LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission Art IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN, WILLIAM...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-005
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Apr 10, 2006

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LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission Art IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN, WILLIAM...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-004
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Apr 10, 2006

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LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission Art IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN, WILLIAM...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-003
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Apr 10, 2006

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LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission Art IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN, WILLIAM...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0232-002
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Apr 10, 2006

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LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission Art IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN, WILLIAM...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3745
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Jun 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3777
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2831
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Apr 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Atlas V first stage is moved from the hangar at the Atlas Space Operations Facility. It...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3769
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke and steam roll across the launch pad as NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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Nov 17, 1965

Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Lunar Landing Simulator: Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee (left) receives instruction from Maxwell W. Goode, a scientist...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2809
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Apr 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the solar array panel...

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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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