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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-2011-6142
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II is lowered into place at...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0683
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Apr 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- John J. “Tip” Talone (right) poses with Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach and his...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6137
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6136
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6140
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II is hoisted into place at...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2618
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Dec 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6135
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The tip-top of a United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage is visible as it...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT. On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries. The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight. The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana. James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas. Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist. Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.
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Jul 8, 1994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT. On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries. The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight. The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana. James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas. Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist. Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.

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Sep 1, 2017

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The Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, arrives at the Astrotech Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: GOES-R Science Briefing
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Nov 17, 2016

GOES-R Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Damon Penn, assistant administrator for response at the Federal...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Spacecraft Arrival
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Sep 1, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Spacecraft Arrival

The Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, arrives at the Astrotech Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Spacecraft Arrival
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Sep 1, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Spacecraft Arrival

The Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, arrives at the Astrotech Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jul 19, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

NASA astronaut candidate Zena Cardman greets a visitor at the LEGO exhibit at the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Alan Shepard inside the Freedom 7 capsule
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May 5, 1961

View of Astronaut Alan Shepard inside the Freedom 7 capsule

S88-31374 (29 April 1961) --- A close-up of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. in his space suit with his helmet on...

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - PRIME AND BACKUP CREWS - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II
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Apr 1, 1966

PORTRAIT - PRIME AND BACKUP CREWS - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II

S66-30236 (1 April 1966) --- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has named these astronauts as...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 16, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives remarks during an event were Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 spacesuit was...

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NASA image: GOES-R Science Briefing
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Nov 17, 2016

GOES-R Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Sandra Cauffman, deputy director of NASA's Earth Science...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 16, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives remarks during an event were Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 spacesuit was...

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NASA image: VAFB-20160721-PH_RNB01_0023
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Sep 1, 2017

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The Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, arrives at the Astrotech Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Spacecraft Arrival
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Sep 1, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Spacecraft Arrival

Technicians at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California inspect the shipping container for the Joint Polar Satellite...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jul 18, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

A visitor explores the Ready Jet Go exhibit at the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall,...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket Projected On The Washington Monument
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Jul 19, 2019

Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket Projected On The Washington Monument

The 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jul 18, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

Christyl Johnson, NASA Goddard deputy director for technology and research investments, is seen on stage during a...

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NASA image: GOES-R Science Briefing
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Nov 17, 2016

GOES-R Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Damon Penn, assistant administrator for response at the Federal...

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as...

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