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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: Not So Titanic
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Jul 13, 2015

Not So Titanic

Titan may be a "large" moon -- its name even implies it! -- but it is still dwarfed by its parent planet, Saturn. As...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2732
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Apr 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2732

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is in...

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NASA image: Cloudy Waves (False Color)
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Aug 14, 2017

Cloudy Waves (False Color)

Clouds on Saturn take on the appearance of strokes from a cosmic brush thanks to the wavy way that fluids interact...

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NASA image: Cape Province, South Africa as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Cape Province, South Africa as seen from STS-58

STS058-77-083 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- In this scene of the south coast of Africa, Cape Agulhas, the southernmost...

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NASA image: Northern Saudi Arabia as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Northern Saudi Arabia as seen from STS-62

STS062-151-220 (4-18 March 1994) --- Great numbers of circular, center-pivot irrigation plots appear in this...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2731
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Apr 17, 2009

KSC-2009-2731

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6995
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Sep 15, 2011

KSC-2011-6995

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A unique view is offered at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Seen here is a close-up view of Intuitive Machines’ navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040792 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in this...

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NASA image: Electrodynamic Dust Shield
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Jan 18, 2023

Electrodynamic Dust Shield

Inside of the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3772
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3772

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Viewed across the Indian River Lagoon, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket carrying NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: Sea Grass Restoration Project
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Mar 29, 2023

Sea Grass Restoration Project

Seen here is a close-up view of newly planted seagrass in the Banana River – one of three bodies of water that make...

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NASA image: Artemis I Arrives at Pad 39B
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I Arrives at Pad 39B

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, standing atop the mobile launcher, arrive at Launch...

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NASA image: STS112-S-038
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Oct 18, 2002

STS112-S-038

STS112-S-038 (18 October 2002) --- An aft view shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis just prior to touchdown of its main...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2698
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May 8, 2012

KSC-2012-2698

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: A view of Atlantis preparing to dock with the Mir Space Station on STS-71
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Aug 11, 1999

A view of Atlantis preparing to dock with the Mir Space Station on STS-71

STS071-S-074 (4 July 1995) --- This view of the space shuttle Atlantis during its move away from Russia's Mir Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2080
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Jul 23, 2007

KSC-07pd2080

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from below, the Phoenix Mars Lander moves toward the opening above the Delta II...

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NASA image: Sea Grass Restoration Project
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Mar 29, 2023

Sea Grass Restoration Project

Seen here is a close-up view of one “plot” of seagrass being planted in the Banana River – one of three bodies of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3581
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Jun 29, 2012

KSC-2012-3581

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The camera captures a nose-on view of space shuttle Atlantis as it is backed out of Orbiter...

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NASA image: Artemis I Arrives at Pad 39B
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I Arrives at Pad 39B

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, standing atop the mobile launcher, arrive at Launch...

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NASA image: Delta Wing Event
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Sep 22, 2023

Delta Wing Event

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center senior managers (on right, front to back) Janet Sellars, director of Human Resources;...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040789 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3750
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Jun 17, 2009

KSC-2009-3750

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A wide view captures both Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at right and...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0091
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Jan 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0091

Traveling west to east, the full moon, viewed from Merritt Island, Fla., at 10:18 p.m. EST, begins moving into the...

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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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