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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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Jan 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1754
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Thin upper-level clouds do not obstruct the view of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Panel Installation
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Aug 28, 2019

Pegasus ICON Solar Panel Installation

Technicians prepare to install the solar array for NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) inside Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1749
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory heads...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1733
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This view shows the proximity of Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jul 18, 1992

Earth Science

Workers at Launch Complex 17 Pad A, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) encapsulate the Geomagnetic Tail (GEOTAIL) spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1760
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1734
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory travels...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1730
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Winds aloft affect the contrail of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's...

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NASA image: Pegaus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate
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Sep 17, 2019

Pegaus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate

Technicians install the starboard side of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket’s payload fairing around NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1472
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Jan 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vertical Integration Facility at Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1738
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory punches...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1757
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory begins...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1736
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off over the treetops at Launch Complex 41 on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1702
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Feb 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, with NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory atop,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1729
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory creates a...

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NASA image: Pegaus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate
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Sep 17, 2019

Pegaus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate

Technicians pose for a photo after the starboard side of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket’s payload fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1745
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A rooftop in the Industrial Area of NASA's Kennedy Space Center provides a bird's-eye view of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1739
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory begins its climb to orbit from Launch Complex 41 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1746
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This view shows the proximity of Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1765
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory heads...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate
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Sep 17, 2019

Pegasus ICON Starboard Fairing Mate

Technicians prepare to install the starboard side of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket’s payload fairing around...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1456
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Jan 23, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1740
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Feb 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory climbs to...

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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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