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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: ARC-2012-ACD12-0020-001
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Feb 2, 2012

ARC-2012-ACD12-0020-001

Stein_Sun: Visualization of the complex magnetic field produced as magnetic flux rises toward the Sun¹s surface...

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NASA image: 100 Lunar Days - Part II
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Oct 6, 2017

100 Lunar Days - Part II

In October of 2017, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) celebrates one hundred days of collecting scientific data at...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise and Clouds
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Mar 2, 2019

Creative Photography - Sunrise and Clouds

The sun begins to rise at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following a successful launch of SpaceX’s uncrewed...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Moon rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

The Moon is seen rising behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop a...

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NASA image: View of clouds over Indian Ocean taken by Astronaut John Glenn during MA-6
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Feb 20, 1962

View of clouds over Indian Ocean taken by Astronaut John Glenn during MA-6

S62-06021 (20 Feb. 1962) --- A view of clouds over the Indian Ocean as photographed by astronaut John H. Glenn Jr....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-119 Crewmember.
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Mar 26, 2009

Earth Observations taken by STS-119 Crewmember.

S119-E-010690 (27 March 2009) --- On its final full day in space before a scheduled return home on March 28, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3122
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Apr 27, 2011

KSC-2011-3122

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smoke rises from a smoldering brush fire...

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NASA image: Artemis Mobile Launcher II
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Apr 23, 2025

Artemis Mobile Launcher II

NASA’s mobile launcher 2 team, led by contractor Bechtel National Inc., integrated Module 7 onto the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

The Sun is seen as it rises behind Jack Mountain head of the solar eclipse, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, Ross Lake,...

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NASA image: Pastora Peak inside Arizona's Navajo Nation
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Nov 29, 2025

Pastora Peak inside Arizona's Navajo Nation

iss073e1199153 (Nov. 29, 2025) --- Pastora Peak, rising to 9,413 feet (2,869 meters) inside Arizona's Navajo Nation...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into a cloudy sky and heads for Earth orbit atop the external tank...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5868
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Dec 17, 2010

KSC-2010-5868

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch Complex 39 is seen across brackish water as the sun rises at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: sts103-s-005
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Dec 19, 1999

sts103-s-005

STS103-S-005 (19 December 1999) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery rises into the clear night sky to begin the 96th...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-150
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-150

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at 6:42:09 EST on mission STS-102 from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Artemis II - Sunrise
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Mar 25, 2026

Artemis II - Sunrise

The rising Sun illuminates the sky on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: Total Lunar Eclipse 2026 – New Orleans
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Mar 3, 2026

Total Lunar Eclipse 2026 – New Orleans

A total lunar eclipse rises over New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, in the early morning hours...

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NASA image: MAF_20260303_LunarEclipse_02
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Mar 3, 2026

MAF_20260303_LunarEclipse_02

A total lunar eclipse rises over New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, in the early morning hours...

MAF
NASA image: KSC-2015-1357
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Feb 11, 2015

KSC-2015-1357

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, rises from Space...

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NASA image: View looking north showing Mount Hadley photographed during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

View looking north showing Mount Hadley photographed during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-90-12187 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- This view, looking generally north, shows the tall Mount Hadley in the left...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

The press site at the NASA Kennedy Space Center is seen as the sun rises a few hours prior to the launch of the...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0370
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81pc-0370

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle rises majestically above Launch Complex 39's Pad A on the first leg...

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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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