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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-2014-3177
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Jun 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The canister containing the interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CeREs
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Apr 10, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CeREs

The CubeSat CeREs — short for Compact Radiation Belt Explorer. Its final destination: Earth’s radiation belts. Our...

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

Kennedy Space Center Associate Director Kelvin Manning, far left, moderates questions to NASA and European Space...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CeREs
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Apr 10, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CeREs

The CubeSat CeREs — short for Compact Radiation Belt Explorer. Its final destination: Earth’s radiation belts. Our...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3291
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Aug 12, 2013

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HAMPTON, Va. – At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities
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Aug 20, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities

Eric van der Wal, lead of the International Space Station Program Houston Office for ESA (European Space Agency),...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5877
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Jul 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One
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Jul 12, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One

The third and final aeroshell for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in High Bay 4 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4061
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A post-launch news conference is held in NASA's Press Site TV auditorium following the...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One
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Jul 12, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One

The third and final aeroshell, at left, for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in High Bay 4...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB
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Jun 26, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB

The second of three aeroshells, at right, for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in High Bay...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1246
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Oct 6, 1998

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STS-95 Pilot Steven W. Lindsey smiles after his arrival aboard a T-38 jet aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9/Flight Day 1 Highlights - Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
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Sep 28, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9/Flight Day 1 Highlights - Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024

NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov launched aboard the SpaceX Dragon Freedom...

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NASA image: Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protection vehicles
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Feb 13, 2014

Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protection vehicles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A view of the interior of one of four new emergency egress vehicles, called Mine-Resistant...

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NASA image: Cassini End of Mission Preview
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Sep 13, 2017

Cassini End of Mission Preview

Cassini program manager at JPL, Earl Maize, right, Cassini project scientist at JPL, Linda Spilker, center, and...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0165
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Feb 6, 1999

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Cradled in the cargo hold of a tractor-trailer rig called the Space Cargo Transportation System, the Chandra X-ray...

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Jun 20, 1989

STS-34 ATLANTIS - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-104 - CREW INSIGNIA

S89-20077 (17 July 1989) --- The triangular shape of the STS-34 crew patch represents forward motion and the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4169
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the Launch Services Program team monitor systems on the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Arrival
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May 20, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Arrival

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana gives remarks as he and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine greet NASA...

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NASA image: Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protection vehicles
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Feb 13, 2014

Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protection vehicles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A URS Federal Services worker pulls down the steps to the entrance of one of the four new...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7170
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Sep 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1314
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Apr 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In pre-dawn hours at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, preparing for the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2677
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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Sitting atop its mobile launcher platform, space shuttle Endeavour welcomes the dawn after...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7909
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The NASA and Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) logos appear above the American flag and Atlas...

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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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