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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: Expedition 59 Preflight
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Mar 14, 2019

Expedition 59 Preflight

The Soyuz rocket is seen at dawn on launch site 1 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Baikonur,...

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NASA image: KSC01padig150
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at 6:42:09 EST on mission STS-102 from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4012
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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour
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Apr 9, 1994

Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour

STS059-S-034 (9 April 1994) --- The liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is backdropped against a dawn sky at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Preflight
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Mar 14, 2019

Expedition 59 Preflight

The Soyuz rocket is seen at dawn on launch site 1 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Baikonur,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1822
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Aug 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the pre-dawn hours, the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) approaches the runway on...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 crew leaves Manned Spacecraft Operations Bldg during countdown
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Dec 21, 1968

Apollo 8 crew leaves Manned Spacecraft Operations Bldg during countdown

S68-55997 (21 Dec. 1968) --- Apollo 8 Command Module Pilot James Lovell waves to well-wishers during the pre-dawn...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1299
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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Just after dawn, Launch Pad 39A is caught in silhouette and reflected in the water...

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NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 16
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Dec 1, 2016

Dawn XMO2 Image 16

Sunlit cliffs tower above Yalode Crater on Ceres in this shadowy perspective view. At 152 miles (260 kilometers) in...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0437
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour
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Apr 9, 1994

Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour

STS059-S-037 (9 April 1994) --- The liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is backdropped against a dawn sky at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2692
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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dawn's early light reveals space shuttle Endeavour secure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: jsc2011e050267
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Jun 1, 2011

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JSC2011-E-050267 (1 June 2011) --- Dawn approaches after space shuttle Atlantis completed its historic final journey...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2744
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Launch Pads 39A and 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are ablaze with lights...

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NASA image: jsc2011e050265
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Jun 1, 2011

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JSC2011-E-050265 (1 June 2011) --- Dawn approaches after space shuttle Atlantis completed its historic final journey...

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NASA image: jsc2011e050266
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Jun 1, 2011

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JSC2011-E-050266 (1 June 2011) --- Dawn approaches after space shuttle Atlantis completed its historic final journey...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2745
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Early dawn showcases Launch Pads 39A and 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida with...

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NASA image: Highlighting Bright Areas of Ceres' Occator Crater
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Aug 10, 2020

Highlighting Bright Areas of Ceres' Occator Crater

NASA's Dawn spacecraft captured pictures in visible and infrared wavelengths, which were combined to create this...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Landing
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Apr 24, 2005

Expedition 10 Landing

Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao is carried off a Russian search and rescue helicopter after a pre-dawn landing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4008
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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1286
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to leap from a fiery ball as it hurtles into the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0288
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In dawn's early light, the orbiter Atlantis (left), on top of its transporter, heads...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1528
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The countdown clock at NASA Kennedy Space Center glows in the dark as a hint of dawn...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Landing
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Apr 24, 2005

Expedition 10 Landing

Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao, left, is greeted by his wife after arriving in Star City, Russia from...

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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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