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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: Joint STS-104 and Expedition Two Crew photo
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Jul 20, 2001

Joint STS-104 and Expedition Two Crew photo

STS104-E-5178 (20 July 2001) --- Seven astronauts and a cosmonaut representing Rosaviakosmos take a break in joint...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Stand
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Aug 4, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Rotation Stand

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, prepare NASA’s Lucy spacecraft for...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft High Gain Antenna (HGA) Lift and Install
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Aug 6, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft High Gain Antenna (HGA) Lift and Install

Inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, the high gain antenna for NASA’s Lucy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0721
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-123 Mission Specialist Takao Doi...

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NASA image: Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate
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Sep 16, 2021

Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Centaur stage for NASA’s Lucy mission moves along the road to Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Lucy Science Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Science Briefing

Adriana Ocampo, Lucy Program Executive, NASA Headquarters, is introduced during a science briefing for the Lucy...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, soars into the sky after lifting off the...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations
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Sep 8, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, with its high gain antenna attached, is on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1
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Sep 30, 2021

Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1

Inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, workers help secure both halves of the United...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock
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Sep 29, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is prepared to be moved from the Work Processing Cell to the Airlock inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Lucy Science Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Science Briefing

Dennis Reuter, L’Ralph Instrument Principal Investigator at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, is introduced during...

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NASA image: Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1
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Sep 30, 2021

Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, move the first half of the United...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock
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Sep 29, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved from the Work Processing Cell to the Airlock inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0692
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's STS-123 crew eagerly exits the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The payload fairing containing NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is hoisted up at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft High Gain Antenna (HGA) Lift and Install
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Aug 6, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft High Gain Antenna (HGA) Lift and Install

Workers assist as a crane lowers the high gain antenna for installation on NASA’s Lucy spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The payload fairing containing NASA’s Lucy spacecraft arrives at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0693
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's STS-123 crew members acknowledge well-wishers as they head...

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NASA image: How Perseverance Drives on Mars
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Apr 11, 2022

How Perseverance Drives on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is using its self-driving capabilities as it treks across Jezero Crater seeking signs...

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NASA image: 2014: Warmest Year On Record
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Dec 8, 2017

2014: Warmest Year On Record

The year 2014 now ranks as the warmest on record since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA scientists. Nine of...

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NASA image: Ten-Year Gap in Major Hurricanes Continues: Drought 2016
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May 27, 2016

Ten-Year Gap in Major Hurricanes Continues: Drought 2016

Could the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season break the 10-year “hurricane drought” record? It has...

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NASA image: Phoenix Land-Surface Temperatures Documented Amid Record Heat
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Aug 8, 2023

Phoenix Land-Surface Temperatures Documented Amid Record Heat

Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have created a series of maps showing land-surface temperatures in...

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NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Shows Overnight Heat in London
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Jul 22, 2022

NASA's ECOSTRESS Shows Overnight Heat in London

NASA's Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) instrument recorded this...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The Lucy spacecraft, encapsulated in its payload fairing, exits the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in...

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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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