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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-2011-5249
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media and Tweetup participants from around the globe gather at the NASA News Center at NASA...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

Technicians use a crane to lift the re-entry vehicle for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1822
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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Clouds of smoke and steam rise spread across the launch pad on Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5234
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5234

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media from around the globe gather on the grounds of the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3172
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Jun 4, 2012

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – Anthony J. Catanese, president of the Florida Institute of Technology, participates in the opening...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5080
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Jul 7, 2011

KSC-2011-5080

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media from around the globe gather at the Press Site bull pen at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack
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Oct 5, 2022

JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack

Technicians prepare the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack
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Oct 5, 2022

JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack

Technicians assist as a crane transfers the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Move To I&T Cart, Unbagging, Move to Aronson Table
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Aug 22, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Move To I&T Cart, Unbagging, Move to Aronson Table

A crane is used to lift NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00179
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00179

MS. STILSON: John from Syracuse states, as astronauts, you are viewed by many people around the globe as modern-day...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5248
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5248

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media from around the globe gather on the grounds of the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Fit Check
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Aug 13, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Fit Check

The first half of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V payload fairing is moved into position for a fit check at...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Davinci
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Davinci

Project DaVinci is a student-led team at North Idaho STEM Charter Academy. Their spacecraft, the DaVinci satellite,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0407
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - On the SLC-2 launch pad, the first half of the Delta II fairing for the Aqua-EOS satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1813
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Jun 19, 2008

KSC-08pd1813

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II rocket with the Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2,...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation
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Oct 12, 2022

JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2), stacked atop...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand
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Aug 25, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Work Stand

Technicians perform work preparing the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) for launch...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister
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Sep 1, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister

Technicians lower the payload adapter separation systems canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Davinci
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Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Davinci

Project DaVinci is a student-led team at North Idaho STEM Charter Academy. Their spacecraft, the DaVinci satellite,...

KSC
NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Davinci
Image
Apr 12, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - Davinci

Project DaVinci is a student-led team at North Idaho STEM Charter Academy. Their spacecraft, the DaVinci satellite,...

KSC
NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech
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Aug 10, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V payload fairing is moved inside the Astrotech Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech
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Aug 10, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Transport from B7525 to Astrotech

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V payload fairing is moved inside the Astrotech Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: Ohio Basin Lakes Water Levels
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Dec 17, 2024

Ohio Basin Lakes Water Levels

This visualization based on data from the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite shows the average...

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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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