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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-04pd1029
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker tightens a fitting on the device being...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

The Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave Doppler Radar undergo testing inside a regolith bin at the...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SWOT Launch
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Dec 16, 2022

SWOT Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 first-stage booster returns to the landing pad following the launch of the Surface Water and Ocean...

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NASA image: Ares Valles
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Dec 13, 2002

Ares Valles

This image from NASA Mars Odyssey covers a portion of Ares Valles, an outflow channel carved into the surface of...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida assesses the Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave...

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NASA image: Install Hourglass into the CBEF
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Jul 8, 2019

Install Hourglass into the CBEF

jsc2019e039833 (7/8/2019) --- A view of the installation of the Hourglass apparatus into turn table of the Cell...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1096
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Rudder Speed Brake Actuator from the orbiter Atlantis is set on a stand on the floor...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan B. Shepard in lunar surface simulation training
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Jul 21, 1970

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard in lunar surface simulation training

S70-46191 (July 1970) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 720p
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 720p

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: F-15 HiDEC taxi on ramp at sunrise
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Sep 23, 1991

F-15 HiDEC taxi on ramp at sunrise

NASA's highly modified F-15A (Serial #71-0287) used for digital electronic flight and engine control systems...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan B. Shepard in lunar surface simulation training
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Jul 21, 1970

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard in lunar surface simulation training

S70-46157 (July 1970) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - View of footprints and the flag pole as taken from the Lunar Module (LM)
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - View of footprints and the flag pole as taken from the Lunar Module (LM)

AS12-48-7160 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- This view of the lunar surface was taken by one of the two astronauts on the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1091
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach a crane to one of the Rudder Speed Brake Actuators that are being...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 4K
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 4K

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses beside th
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Jul 21, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin poses beside th

AS11-40-5874 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot of the first lunar landing...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1035
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1035

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers attach Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
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Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida assesses the Dust Concentration Monitor and the Millimeter Wave...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1089
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1089

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Rudder Speed Brake Actuator is being removed from the orbiter Atlantis for shipment...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young participates in lunar surface EVA training at KSC
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Feb 9, 1972

Astronaut John Young participates in lunar surface EVA training at KSC

S72-19739 (22 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, participates...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 26, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

The fifth marned lunar landing mission, Apollo 15 (SA-510), carrying a crew of three astronauts: Mission commander...

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NASA image: ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project
Video
Jul 28, 2022

ESDMD Plume Surface Interaction Project

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida assess the Dust Concentration Monitor (DCM) and the Milimeter Wave...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1092
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1092

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach a crane to one of the Rudder Speed Brake Actuators that are being...

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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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