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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: 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: KSC-06pd0064
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the east side, Launch Pads 39A and 39B tower over the bird-filled waters of...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 30, 2010

Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout

The sun rises behind the Soyuz launch pad shortly before the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft is rolled out by the train to...

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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: KSC01pp0093
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister containing the U.S. Lab Destiny rises up the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0437
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Supermoon
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Nov 14, 2016

Expedition 50 Supermoon

nhq201611140001 (Nov. 14, 2018) --- The Moon, or supermoon, is seen rising behind the Soyuz rocket at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB
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Jul 24, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB

The sun rises over NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the agency’s massive SLS (Space Launch System) core stage, at...

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NASA image: Tharsis Tectonics
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Jun 10, 2020

Tharsis Tectonics

The Tharsis region of Mars is an immense region of volcanos, lava flows, and tectonic faulting. The entire area is a...

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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: Microgravity
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Nov 4, 1998

Microgravity

Computer simulation of atmospheric flow corresponds well to imges taken during the second Geophysical Fluid Flow...

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NASA image: 2013 Supermoon
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Jun 23, 2013

2013 Supermoon

A supermoon rises behind the Washington Monument, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Washington. This year the Supermoon is...

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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: KSC-2014-2696
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May 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Fog near the traffic control tower at the Shuttle Landing Facility begins to burn off as the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2477
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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Silhouetted by the rising sun behind it, Space Shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC01padig150
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Mar 8, 2001

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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: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA Kennedy Space Center Associate Director Kelvin Manning speaks to students and sponsors in the spaceport’s...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 6, 2001

Microgravity

Gravity or density-driven convection occurs as protein molecules incorporate into a crystal lattice from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3118
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Apr 27, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0666
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Apr 2, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello rises off the workstand via...

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NASA image: Earth observations of the von Karmen effect by Socorro Is. during STS-99
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Feb 12, 2000

Earth observations of the von Karmen effect by Socorro Is. during STS-99

STS099-703-007 (11-22 February 2000) ---A distinct cumulus cloud pattern marks the island wake within a weak...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2953
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Apr 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun rises over the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 23, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz Rollout

The sun rises behind the Soyuz launch pad shortly before the Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft is rolled out by train to the...

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NASA image: Pattern of downstream eddies in stratocumulus clouds over Pacific Ocean
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Aug 1, 1973

Pattern of downstream eddies in stratocumulus clouds over Pacific Ocean

SL3-121-2371 (July-September 1973) --- A pattern of downstream eddies in the stratocumulus clouds over the Pacific...

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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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