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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-2009-4330
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Jul 30, 2009

KSC-2009-4330

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the Augustine Commission are meeting in Cocoa Beach, Fla. At left is Chairman...

KSC
NASA image: Charon in Enhanced Color
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Oct 1, 2015

Charon in Enhanced Color

NASA's New Horizons captured this high-resolution enhanced color view of Charon just before closest approach on July...

JPL
NASA image: NASA MoonKit - Marvin Smith
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Sep 17, 2020

NASA MoonKit - Marvin Smith

The first thing that went into my Moonkit was my camera. Some of the most iconic photographs ever taken were...

GRC
NASA image: NASA Welcomes Senegal as Artemis Accords Signatory
Video
Jul 28, 2025

NASA Welcomes Senegal as Artemis Accords Signatory

Senegal signed the Artemis Accords July 24, 2025, during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4337
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Jul 30, 2009

KSC-2009-4337

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Bohdan Bejmuk, chair of Constellation Program Standing Review Board, is seated at the...

KSC
NASA image: 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program
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Oct 31, 2017

2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program

The 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program was presented at Marshall Space Flight Center's Morris Auditorium with...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3595
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Nov 8, 2008

KSC-08pd3595

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A member of the 101st Airborne parachute demonstration team heads for landing at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc230
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Jan 29, 1997

KSC-97pc230

The filming of scenes for the movie "Contact" by Warner Bros.' cast and crew at Kennedy Space Center's Launch...

KSC
NASA image: It’s All in the Details
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Apr 6, 2026

It’s All in the Details

art002e009279 (April 6, 2026) – During their lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew captured this image...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Vesuvius, Italy
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Vesuvius, Italy

Mt. Vesuvius, one of the best known volcanoes in the world primarily for the eruption that buried the Roman city of...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Matt Kamlet
Video
Mar 10, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Matt Kamlet

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Matt Kamlet, the Communications Deputy for NASA's quiet supersonic...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 19, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut Alan Shepard (right) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 19, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut Alan Shepard (right) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took...

LRC
NASA image: The Ares 3 Landing Site: Where Science Fact Meets Fiction
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Oct 5, 2015

The Ares 3 Landing Site: Where Science Fact Meets Fiction

This image from the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter...

JPL
NASA image: Dissection of a Galaxy
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May 11, 2004

Dissection of a Galaxy

Sometimes, the best way to understand how something works is to take it apart. The same is true for galaxies like...

JPL
NASA image: Titan Polar Maps - 2015
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Oct 9, 2015

Titan Polar Maps - 2015

The northern and southern hemispheres of Titan are seen in these polar stereographic maps, assembled in 2015 using...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd3547
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3547

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-130 airplane flown by U.S. Marines lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3575
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3575

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels begin taxiing toward the runway at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5793
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Oct 13, 2012

KSC-2012-5793

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Turner Classic Movies, or TCM, brings their Classic Film Festival to NASA Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins
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May 17, 2021

Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins

Artifacts retrieved from the ruins of Elliot Plantation on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida include Spanish...

KSC
NASA image: View of Melbourne, Australia as seen from Skylab space station
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Dec 13, 1973

View of Melbourne, Australia as seen from Skylab space station

SL4-137-3579 (13 Dec. 1973) --- A near vertical view of the Melbourne, State of Victoria, Australia area as seen...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3555
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Nov 6, 2008

KSC-08pd3555

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pilot with the 920th Rescue Wing gets ready to disembark his plane after landing at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2420
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Nov 4, 2005

KSC-05pd2420

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Kennedy Space Center, the container holding the radioisotope thermoelectric...

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NASA image: ARC-1978-A78-0077-12
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Jan 27, 1978

ARC-1978-A78-0077-12

Photographs and Captions courtesy of Joseph and Donna Roizen Telegen, Palo Alto, CA (from) Pioneer 10 and 11...

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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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