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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: "Rocket Park" - exhibits
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Dec 20, 1979

"Rocket Park" - exhibits

Overall view at JSC lookin west from atop of Bldg. 1 showing rockets, parking lot and all threee stages of Saturn V....

JSC
NASA image: KSC-06PD-0391
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Mar 1, 2006

KSC-06PD-0391

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This aerial view on NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows the Launch Complex 39 Observation...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1949
Image
Sep 27, 2004

KSC-04pd1949

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial view of the damage to Hangar S at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station by...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021. The...

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NASA image: KSC-63pc-0033
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May 7, 1963

KSC-63pc-0033

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Aerial view of Launch Complex 14 with Missile Row visible to the right. Mercury-Atlas...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the Challenger making approach for landing at KSC
Image
Feb 14, 1984

Aerial view of the Challenger making approach for landing at KSC

S84-27155 (11 Feb 1984) --- The first Space Shuttle landing in Florida was recorded just moments prior to touchdown...

JSC
NASA image: Aerial View of Orion, Delta IV Heavy
Image
Dec 4, 2014

Aerial View of Orion, Delta IV Heavy

This helicopter view of the NASA Causeway connecting NASA's Kennedy Space Center with Cape Canaveral Air Force...

JSC
NASA image: Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery
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Nov 8, 1984

Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery

51A-90015 (8 Nov. 1984) --- John W. Young, who has seen many launches from various angles, used a handheld camera to...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery
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Nov 8, 1984

Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery

51A-90014 (8 Nov. 1984) --- John W. Young, who has seen many launches from various angles, used a handheld camera to...

JSC
NASA image: Aerial View of Point Conception, California, and the Dangermond Preserve
Image
Apr 18, 2022

Aerial View of Point Conception, California, and the Dangermond Preserve

A research plane carrying the AVIRIS-NG (Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer-Next Generation) instrument...

JPL
NASA image: Aerial View of Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges
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Aug 4, 2021

Aerial View of Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter captured this view of an area the Mars Perseverance rover team calls "Raised...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2013-3740
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Oct 23, 2013

KSC-2013-3740

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3739
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Oct 23, 2013

KSC-2013-3739

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3741
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Oct 23, 2013

KSC-2013-3741

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
Image
Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of nearby Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021. In view is a full-scale...

KSC
NASA image: APOLLO IX/X - ERECTION - SATURN 504 - ROLLOUT - PAD 39A - KSC
Image
Dec 27, 1968

APOLLO IX/X - ERECTION - SATURN 504 - ROLLOUT - PAD 39A - KSC

S69-17485 (3 Jan. 1969) --- Aerial view of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space vehicle on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0740
Image
Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0740

This aerial view is of the buildings that comprise the NASA Press Site in the Launch Complex 39 area. The first...

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NASA image: View of southerly portion of Island of Sicily
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Jul 20, 1975

View of southerly portion of Island of Sicily

AST-17-1378 (20 July 1975) --- A near vertical view of the most southerly portion of the Island of Sicily in the...

JSC
NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
Image
Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of nearby Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021. In view is a full-scale...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1004
Image
Aug 7, 1998

KSC-98pc1004

This aerial view, looking north, shows the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. Located about 2...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0739
Image
Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0739

This aerial view is of the buildings that comprise the NASA Press Site in the Launch Complex 39 area. The first...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0739
Image
Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0739

This aerial view is of the buildings that comprise the NASA Press Site in the Launch Complex 39 area. The first...

KSC
NASA image: APOLLO IX/X - ERECTION - SATURN 504 - ROLLOUT - PAD 39A - KSC
Image
Jan 3, 1969

APOLLO IX/X - ERECTION - SATURN 504 - ROLLOUT - PAD 39A - KSC

S69-17487 (3 Jan. 1969) --- Aerial view of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space vehicle on...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0738
Image
Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0738

This aerial view is of a tour stop on the KSC bus tour, the Launch Complex 39 Observation Gantry. This stop allows...

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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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