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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: IMAP Rollout for Launch
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0814
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May 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - These bald eagles scan the landscape of Kennedy Space Center from the top of a utility...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1681
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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help install the nose cap (right) onto the...

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NASA image: MeF1 Preflight Imagery
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Apr 17, 2024

MeF1 Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e043737 (4/17/2024) --- A scanning electron-microscopy image of human platelets taken preflight at the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6756
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Dec 14, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6758
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Dec 14, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Soyuz MS-11 Landing
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Jun 25, 2019

Expedition 59 Soyuz MS-11 Landing

Russian helicopter pilots scan the horizon looking for the Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft as it lands with Expedition 59...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010175
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Feb 28, 2023

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jsc2023e010175 (2/28/2023) --- This image shows a monospecies biofilm through the view of a scanning electron...

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NASA image: Machine Learning Spots a Cluster of Mars Craters: Context Camera's view
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Oct 1, 2020

Machine Learning Spots a Cluster of Mars Craters: Context Camera's view

The tiny black speck in the lower left corner of this image within the red circle is a cluster of recently formed...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1680
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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help guide the nose cap (right) toward the...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA SCaN Development Manager, Bill Marinelli provides remarks during a meeting with the Associate Administrator for...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows Skylab's Multispectral Scanner, one of the major components of an Earth Resources...

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NASA image: Supercam's Mars Meteorite Aboard the ISS
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Dec 8, 2020

Supercam's Mars Meteorite Aboard the ISS

This slice of a Martian meteorite, seen floating inside the International Space Station, is now part of a...

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NASA image: IMAP Rollout for Launch
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6755
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Dec 14, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

Russian MI-8 pilots scan the horizon for the Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft in the predicted landing zone near the town of...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 28, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

CAFE Foundation volunteer Oliver Dyer-Bennet, left, CAFE Foundation Hanger Boss Mike Fenn, center, and CAFE...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1909
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Feb 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida scrub jays scan their territory from a bush at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Odyssey's Three Views of Phobos in Visible Light
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May 9, 2019

Odyssey's Three Views of Phobos in Visible Light

This movie shows three views of the Martian moon Phobos as viewed in visible light by NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Assembly Media Reel
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Aug 17, 2023

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Assembly Media Reel

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, scheduled to launch in October 2024, will conduct a...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Animations
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Animations

Animations for media and public use. These animation sequences show NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft mission leaving...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4341
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA,...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX IMAP Vertical at LC 39A (Sunrise)
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA/SpaceX IMAP Vertical at LC 39A (Sunrise)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1936
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Apr 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks during an Open House event at Hangar N at...

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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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