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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 21, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 Astronaut James Lovell, Command Module (CM) pilot of the first manned Saturn V space flight into Lunar...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 21, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first manned Saturn V space flight into Lunar orbit, accepted a...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 27, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 served as the first manned lunar orbit mission. Liftoff occurred on December 21, 1968, carrying a three man...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 21, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 Astronauts William Anders, Lunar Module (LM) Pilot; James Lovell, Command Module (CM) pilot; and Frank...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Sep 9, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 8 Crew included (L to R) James Lovell, Command Module (CM) pilot; William Anders, Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: Radar Observations of Near-Earth Asteroid 7335 1989 JA
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Jun 29, 2022

Radar Observations of Near-Earth Asteroid 7335 1989 JA

This collage and animation represent NASA radar observations of near-Earth asteroid 7335 1989 JA on May 26, 2022,...

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NASA image: SPHEREx's Perspective From Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx's Perspective From Orbit (Artist's Concept)

NASA's SPHEREx mission will create the first all-sky spectroscopic survey in the near-infrared, detecting hundreds...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5114
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Jul 7, 2011

KSC-2011-5114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A media event was held on the grounds near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: MS Musgrave adjusts EVA crewmember safety tether reel in aft PLB
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Apr 7, 1983

MS Musgrave adjusts EVA crewmember safety tether reel in aft PLB

STS006-22-038 (7 April 1983) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, one of two STS-6 mission specialists who performed a...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 22, 1992

Spacelab

Onboard Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, payload commander, and Canadian payload...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Christina Khodada, a research scientist working with the Exploration Research and Technology Programs, prepares...

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NASA image: Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby
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Nov 21, 2022

Orion Approaches Moon for Outbound Powered Flyby

(Nov. 21, 2022) A portion of the Moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken on the sixth...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist (MS) Musgrave works at PLB forward bulkhead during EVA
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Apr 7, 1983

Mission Specialist (MS) Musgrave works at PLB forward bulkhead during EVA

STS006-22-026 (7 April 1983) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, one of two STS-6 mission specialists who performed a...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Jeffrey Richards, a project science coordinator working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0711
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Apr 29, 1990

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY, EDWARDS, CALIF. -- STS-31 POST-LANDING CREW PORTRAIT -- The astronauts of STS-31...

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NASA image: Greeting between astronauts Lucid and Blaha in Docking Module
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Sep 19, 1996

Greeting between astronauts Lucid and Blaha in Docking Module

STS79-E-5095 (19 September 1996) --- Soon after Russia's Mir Space Station and the Space Shuttle Atlantis were...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch
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May 25, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 7:41 p.m. NZST (3:41 a.m. EDT)...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0764
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Jun 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a view taken near the top of the launch tower at Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: STS-31 crew poses on EAFB concrete runway after egressing OV-103
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 crew poses on EAFB concrete runway after egressing OV-103

STS031-S-130 (29 April 1990) --- The astronauts of STS-31 pose for a quick photo near the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch
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May 25, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 7:41 p.m. NZST (3:41 a.m. EDT)...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Jeffrey Richards, a project science coordinator working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 3:15...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Christina Khodada, a research scientist working with the Exploration Research and Technology Programs, prepares...

KSC
NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch
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May 25, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand at 7:41 p.m. NZST (3:41 a.m. EDT)...

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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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