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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-85PC-179
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Mar 1, 1985

KSC-85PC-179

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Enterprise in California at VAFB. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Pouring the New Grout
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Jul 15, 2010

Pouring the New Grout

Workers at NASA Deep Space Network complex in Goldstone, Calif., pour in a new epoxy grout as the giant Mars

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NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
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Jan 6, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

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NASA image: DC-8 Sunset Lift Off
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Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Sunset Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., at sunset.

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NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
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Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0234-007
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Oct 16, 2008

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Lord Drayson, Minister of State for Science, United Kingdom visits Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0051-002
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Mar 22, 2010

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U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein of California staffer Christine Epres visits NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field,...

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NASA image: DC-8 Sunset Lift Off
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Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Sunset Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., at sunset.

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NASA image: DC-8 Sunset Lift Off
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Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Sunset Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., at sunset.

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NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
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Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

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NASA image: DC-8 Sunset Lift Off
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Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Sunset Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., at sunset.

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NASA image: DC-8 Lift Off
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Jan 7, 2021

DC-8 Lift Off

DC-8 lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

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NASA image: SOFIA Sunset Lift Off
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Jul 14, 2011

SOFIA Sunset Lift Off

SOFIA lifts off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., at sunset.

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NASA image: Wispy clouds are illuminated by a bright quarter moon behind the tail of NASA's SOFIA flying observatory during telescope characterization testing in 2008
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Mar 10, 2008

Wispy clouds are illuminated by a bright quarter moon behind the tail of NASA's SOFIA flying observatory during telescope characterization testing in 2008

The SOFIA telescope team collected baseline operational measurements during several nights of characterization...

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NASA image: This backlit photo of SOFIA's infrared telescope during characterization testing shows the cell-like construction of the telescope's 2.5-meter primary mirror
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Mar 10, 2008

This backlit photo of SOFIA's infrared telescope during characterization testing shows the cell-like construction of the telescope's 2.5-meter primary mirror

The SOFIA telescope team collected baseline operational measurements during several nights of characterization...

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NASA image: As SOFIA's large telescope assembly slowly rotates, scientists and telescope operators review data readouts and imagery on their monitors during tracking tests
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Mar 10, 2008

As SOFIA's large telescope assembly slowly rotates, scientists and telescope operators review data readouts and imagery on their monitors during tracking tests

The SOFIA telescope team collected baseline operational measurements during several nights of characterization...

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NASA image: The 2.5-meter infrared telescope in the rear fuselage of NASA's SOFIA flying observatory tracked the star Polaris during characterization tests in March 2008
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Mar 10, 2008

The 2.5-meter infrared telescope in the rear fuselage of NASA's SOFIA flying observatory tracked the star Polaris during characterization tests in March 2008

The SOFIA telescope team collected baseline operational measurements during several nights of characterization...

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NASA image: Scientists and telescope operators focus on data readouts set up inside NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory during telescope characterization tracking tests
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Mar 10, 2008

Scientists and telescope operators focus on data readouts set up inside NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory during telescope characterization tracking tests

The SOFIA telescope team collected baseline operational measurements during several nights of characterization...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-85PC-177
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Jan 28, 1985

KSC-85PC-177

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Enterprise inside the Orbiter Maintenance and Checkout Facility at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00012
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Mar 3, 2011

KSC-11-S-00012

Get an inside look at the processing flow as the Glory spacecraft and Taurus XL rocket were prepared for liftoff at...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0158-030
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Jul 29, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0158-030

International Space University (ISU) SSP 2009 NASA ISU signage on Castro Street, Mountain View, Calif. Questions...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0158-033
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Jul 29, 2009

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International Space University (ISU) SSP 2009 NASA ISU signage on Castro Street, Mountain View, Calif. Questions...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0234-020
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Oct 16, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0234-020

Lord Drayson, Minister of State for Science, United Kingdom visits Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. LADEE...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0158-031
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Jul 29, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0158-031

International Space University (ISU) SSP 2009 NASA ISU signage on Castro Street, Mountain View, Calif. Questions...

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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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