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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-04pd0479
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dressed for the part, a student on the KSC-sponsored “Pink” team waits during a break...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3860
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising above the pad's fixed service tower, a Delta IV rocket soars into the sky with the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1460
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Sep 15, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4002
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May 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This tent called a "Lunarena" is a giant "sandbox," with about 60 tons of ultra-fine...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

Dr. Cheryl Nickerson of Tulane University is studying the effects of simulated low-g on a well-known pathogen,...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Dec 17, 2013

Antares Rocket Preparation

The Orbital Science Corporation Antares rocket is seen in this 30 second exposure as it is raised into position at...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice...

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NASA image: Veteran's Day Event at KSC
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Nov 7, 2019

Veteran's Day Event at KSC

Christopher Vedvick, left, a combat wounded veteran and Military Order of the Purple Heart department of Florida...

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NASA image: ESA IOZ Tour O&C High Bay
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Feb 10, 2026

ESA IOZ Tour O&C High Bay

ESA (European Space Agency) Director General Josef Aschbacher (center), ESA Director of Human and Robotic...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Launch Vehicle
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May 14, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Launch Vehicle

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket May 14, 2018, inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3862
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Delta IV rocket soars away from its launch pad with the GOES-O satellite aboard. Liftoff...

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NASA image: Tithonium Chasma
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Dec 28, 2023

Tithonium Chasma

Today's VIS image shows the central part of Tithonium Chasma. Tithonium Chasma is at the western end of Valles...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3280
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Jul 23, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A crane is used to offload the first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: SMAP Lift to CR
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Oct 16, 2014

SMAP Lift to CR

Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, engineers and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3361
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The first stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3849
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Jun 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mobile service tower on Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station has been...

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NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft Rotate & Placed on Fixture
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Oct 16, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft Rotate & Placed on Fixture

Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, engineers and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3163
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Jul 14, 2014

KSC-2014-3163

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to lift the second stage, or upper stage, of a United...

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NASA image: NASA and Japan Briefing
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA and Japan Briefing

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President Hiroshi Yamakawa, left, Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture,...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, second from left, D.C. Council Chairman...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1682
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Nov 19, 1997

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The crew of Mission STS-87 depart from the Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39B, where the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0894
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - White pelicans swim in a lake north of Kennedy Space Center. In the distance, at right,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0303
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This Broad-Winged Hawk is ready for flight from its perch on a utility pole at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1211
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Jan 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A wreath is displayed at the foot of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

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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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