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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-2012-2971
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May 23, 2012

KSC-2012-2971

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Lunabotics Emcee Kimberly Land...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0954
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Apr 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This alligator strolls the bank alongside the Tow Road on Kennedy Space Center. Nearly...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

Derrick Matthews, left, with Kennedy Space Center's Communication and Public Engagement Directorate, and Kurt...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0265
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Feb 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This pond near Schwartz Rd. at Kennedy Space Center is host to a least the nine...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0155
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On NASA's Kennedy Space Center, alligators begin climbing out of a pond to sunbathe on...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day
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May 25, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, at right, talks with Ken Kremer, Universe Today, during media day at...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Activities
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May 17, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Activities

Team members from The University of Utah pause with their robot miner in the RobotPits on the fourth day of NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2612
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May 20, 2014

KSC-2014-2612

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – College and university teams prepare their robots for NASA’s Robotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Setup
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May 14, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Setup

On the first day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, set-up day on May 14, team members from Montana Tech of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0234
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, an alligator suns itself on the bank of a pond. American...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony
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May 15, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony

On the second day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, May 15, team members from Saginaw Valley State...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Activities
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May 16, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Activities

On the third day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, May 16, team members from the University of Portland...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony
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May 26, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony

Team Astrobotics from The University of Alabama won the top award, the Joe Kosmo Award for Excellence, and several...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2605
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May 19, 2014

KSC-2014-2605

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – College students prepare their robot for NASA’s Robotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC Headquarters Building Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Oct 7, 2014

KSC Headquarters Building Groundbreaking Ceremony

Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus took place in the Industrial Area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0953
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Apr 3, 2003

KSC-03pd0953

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A very long alligator strolls the bank alongside the Tow Road on Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony
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May 15, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony

On the second day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, May 15, team members from the South Dakota School of...

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NASA image: 2014-2690
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May 23, 2014

2014-2690

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The University of Alabama team Astrobotics in collaboration with Shelton State Community...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc04
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Amid clouds of exhaust and into a gray-clouded sky , a Boeing Delta II expendable...

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NASA image: KSC01padig064
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Feb 8, 2001

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At a groundbreaking ceremony, participants and guests get ready to dig in, signifying the start of construction on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2670
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May 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rob Mueller, lead technical expert and head judge from Kennedy Space Center's Engineering and...

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NASA image: Trench Excavated By Viking 1 Surface Sampler
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Dec 12, 1996

Trench Excavated By Viking 1 Surface Sampler

This image, received today, shows the trench excavated by NASA's Viking 1 surface sampler. The trench was dug by...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony
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May 18, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony

NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at the Apollo/Saturn V...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony
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May 18, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Awards Ceremony

NASA's 9th Annual Robotic Mining Competition concludes with an awards ceremony May 18, 2018, at the Apollo/Saturn V...

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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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