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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: NASA Photographers Capture Aerial Views of Pegasus Barge with Artemis II Rocket Stage
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Jul 17, 2024

NASA Photographers Capture Aerial Views of Pegasus Barge with Artemis II Rocket Stage

NASA photographers Evan Deroche and Brandon Hancock joined the U.S. Coast Guard in an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to...

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NASA image: NASA Photographers Capture Aerial Views of Pegasus Barge with Artemis II Rocket Stage
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Jul 17, 2024

NASA Photographers Capture Aerial Views of Pegasus Barge with Artemis II Rocket Stage

NASA photographers Evan Deroche and Brandon Hancock joined the U.S. Coast Guard in an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 4, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-07258 (4 Nov. 2006) --- Galveston, Texas is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Los Angeles, California

This radar image shows the massive urbanization of Los Angeles, California. The image extends from the Santa Monica...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0266
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Feb 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On top of what may be a nest on the edge of an algae-coated canal near Schwartz Rd. at...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-718-037 (2-12 June 1998)--- This photo taken from the aft flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0266
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Feb 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On top of what may be a nest on the edge of an algae-coated canal near Schwartz Rd. at...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 30, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040E112662 (08/30/2014) ---- Cancún, Mexico. A long lens was used by astronauts aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1792
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Dec 4, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As the Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on Mission STS-88,...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 22, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS052-S-051 (22 Oct 1992) --- This distant 70mm image shows the Space Shuttle Columbia clearing the tower at Launch...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS031-S-064 (24 April 1990) --- A horizontal view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, rises above Florida landscape during KSC liftoff
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, rises above Florida landscape during KSC liftoff

STS054-S-061 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour creates a mountain of exhaust clouds as is soars off the...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Dec 2, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS053-S-054 (2 Dec 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts onboard, launches from...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS054-S-060 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars off the launch pad and heads toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, rises above Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A after liftoff...

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

This video shows technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lifting the core stage that will help...

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge
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Jul 11, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Core Stage Prepares for Move to Pegasus Barge

Technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the core stage that will help launch the first crewed...

MSFC
NASA image: Perseverance Views Jezero Boulder Field
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Jul 19, 2023

Perseverance Views Jezero Boulder Field

This composite image captured by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover shows boulders that decorate the top of the Jezero...

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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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