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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Craig Technologies...

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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2548
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Craig Technologies...

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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Craig Technologies...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch

The Falcon 9 rocket and DART spacecraft readied for launch are seen as NASA Associate Administrator for the Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2669
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Apr 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 17-B in Florida, the first stage of a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5234
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire erupts across Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station as the United Launch...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

Members of NASA and Department of Defense Artemis recovery teams pose for a picture with NASA astronauts Victor...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronauts Victor Glover, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, and NASA astronauts Dinez...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5060
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Aug 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the upper segment of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2541
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Craig Technologies...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4613
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Jun 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, the SV-1 cargo of the STSS...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5208
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Sep 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Approaching rain clouds at dawn hover over Central Florida's east coast, effectively causing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2554
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Brevard Workforce...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5221
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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Jul 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , technicians check...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2551
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5231
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Space Tracking and Surveillance System - Demonstrator, or STSS-Demo, spacecraft lifts off...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 1
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Feb 21, 2024

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 1

Members of NASA’s Exploration Ground System’s Landing and Recovery team and partners from the Department of Defense...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2661
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Apr 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first stage of a Delta II rocket arrives on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-12 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing
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Aug 13, 2017

SpaceX CRS-12 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing

John London, an engineer for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, left, and Chip Hardy, Kestrel Eye...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5226
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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Aug 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The enclosed Space Tracking and Surveillance System – Demonstrators, or STSS-Demo, spacecraft...

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NASA image: DART Launch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Launch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen in this 30-second exposure photograph as it launches with the Double Asteroid...

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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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