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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: KSC-2015-1049
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The e-Genius aircraft takes off during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, at the Charles M....

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article loaded onto Guppy
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Apr 25, 2017

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article loaded onto Guppy

NASA's Super Guppy aircraft takes off from the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1058
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0199
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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Sir Richard Branson (left),...

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NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

This is an artist's concept of the completely operational International Space Station being approached by an X-33...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The PhoEnix aircraft takes off during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, at the Charles M. Schulz...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, MS Bagian seated in T-38 rear cockpit
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, MS Bagian seated in T-38 rear cockpit

STS029-S-003 (10 March 1989) --- Astronaut James P. Bagian, STS-29 mission specialist, prepares to take a rear-seat...

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NASA image: Tour de KSC
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Mar 30, 2019

Tour de KSC

Cyclists take off from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5362
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Sep 19, 2012

KSC-2012-5362

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1062
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0157
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Jan 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer aircraft is on display for employees at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Green Flight Challenge
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Sep 25, 2011

Green Flight Challenge

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, EcoEagle aircraft takes off during the 2011 Green Flight Challenge,...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2951
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Jun 27, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An Orbital Sciences L-1011 carrier aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2952
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Jun 27, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An Orbital Sciences L-1011 carrier aircraft taxis to the runway at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1826
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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Atlantis' cockpit, STS-115 Commander Brent Jett is taking part in a simulated...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5474
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft or SCA, takes off from...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1051
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1037
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4822
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Dec 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander is enveloped in a cloud of dust as it takes off on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 6
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Feb 26, 2024

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 6

A member of NASA’s Exploration Ground System’s Landing and Recovery team takes a photo of a mockup of the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1148
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the STEREO spacecraft "B" is being...

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NASA image: Volkov and Finke in the  U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Oct 16, 2008

Volkov and Finke in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

ISS017-E-021295 (16 Oct. 2008) --- Cosmonaut Sergei Volkov (left), Expedition 17 commander, and astronaut Michael...

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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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