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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-2014-1319
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1319

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center NASA and...

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NASA image: 2025 Student Launch Challenge
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May 4, 2025

2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1247
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1247

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image:  TDRS-L Liftoff
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Jan 23, 2014

TDRS-L Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The exhaust plume builds at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1254
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Jan 23, 2014

KSC-2014-1254

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Liftoff
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Jan 23, 2014

TDRS-L Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape...

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NASA image: NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, attached to a modified Pegasus booster rocket and followed by a chase...

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NASA image: A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2004

A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket accelerate after launch from...

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Resource Reel – December 2024
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Resource Reel – December 2024

This resource reel shows major milestones for NASA’s mega Moon rocket, the SLS (Space Launch System) from summer...

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NASA image: MAF_20191028_P_Engine 1 Install-4
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Oct 28, 2019

MAF_20191028_P_Engine 1 Install-4

This photo shows the second RS-25 engine attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for the...

MAF
NASA image: Electron Bombardment Ion Thruster
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Aug 23, 1970

Electron Bombardment Ion Thruster

Researchers at the Lewis Research Center had been studying different methods of electric rocket propulsion since the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2560
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Jun 4, 2013

KSC-2013-2560

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot gets a close look at the flame deflector on...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2558
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Jun 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot, second from right, is briefed on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2562
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Jun 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot tours the Environmental Control System Room...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2561
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Jun 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot tours Launch Pad 39B during a visit to NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2557
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Jun 4, 2013

KSC-2013-2557

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot, center, tours the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

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NASA image: Interior of the Plum Brook Reactor Facility
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Feb 23, 1961

Interior of the Plum Brook Reactor Facility

A view inside the 55-foot high containment vessel of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Plum...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6664
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Jun 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6664

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the high bay of the RTG storage facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6685
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Jul 12, 2011

KSC-2011-6685

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers dressed in clean room attire, known as bunny suits, transfer the multi-mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6666
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Jun 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6666

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the RTG storage facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the multi-mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6665
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Jun 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6665

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the high bay of the RTG storage facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket
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Oct 29, 2019

Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket

This photo shows the second RS-25 engine attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for the...

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NASA image: Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket
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Oct 25, 2019

Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket

This photo shows the second RS-25 engine attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for the...

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NASA image: Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket
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Oct 29, 2019

Second RS-25 Engine Attached to NASA Moon Rocket

This photo shows the second RS-25 engine attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for 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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