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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: Antares Orbital ATK-8 Mission
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Nov 10, 2017

Antares Orbital ATK-8 Mission

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017...

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NASA image: Orbital-1 Mission Antares Launch
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Jan 9, 2014

Orbital-1 Mission Antares Launch

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility,...

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NASA image: Orbital-1 Mission Antares Launch
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Jan 9, 2014

Orbital-1 Mission Antares Launch

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility,...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1971

Early Program Development

In this artist's concept from 1971, an Earth-to orbit fuel tanker approaches the Orbital Propellant Depot. As...

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NASA image: Dawn Orbiting Over Vesta
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Dec 12, 2011

Dawn Orbiting Over Vesta

This image of the giant asteroid Vesta was obtained by NASA Dawn spacecraft in the evening Nov. 27 PST early morning...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL Flight Simulation
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Feb 28, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL Flight Simulation

Seen at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California is the fairing (foreground) for the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Post Launch Press Conference
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Mar 23, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Post Launch Press Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Frank Culbertson, president of Orbital ATK's...

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NASA image: Artist's concept of Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit
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Oct 1, 1971

Artist's concept of Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit

S71-52192 (1971) --- An artist's concept of the Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit. The cutaway view...

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NASA image: Mars Samples in Orbit (Illustration)
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Mar 8, 2022

Mars Samples in Orbit (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV), which will carry tubes containing Martian rock and soil...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Science Briefing
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Feb 7, 2020

Solar Orbiter Science Briefing

Daniel Mueller, Solar Orbiter Project scientist, European Space Agency, participates in a Solar Orbiter science...

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NASA image: Mars Climate Sounder Artist Concept
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Jun 3, 2005

Mars Climate Sounder Artist Concept

This artist concept of NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter at Mars features one of its instruments -- the Mars Climate...

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NASA image: Bird Eye View of Mars
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Mar 3, 2004

Bird Eye View of Mars

This artist concept shows NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission over the red planet.

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NASA image: Mars Laser Communication Demonstration, Artist Concept
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Mar 29, 2005

Mars Laser Communication Demonstration, Artist Concept

This illustration depicts a concept for operation of an optical communications system on NASA Mars...

JPL
NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off at 11:11 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off at 11:11 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket soars upward after liftoff from...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off at 11:11 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off at 11:11 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket soars upward after liftoff 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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