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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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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spewing flames and smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into the twilight sky on...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule

S61-02727 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is seen on the deck of the USS Lake Champlain after the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1790
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam are blown away from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1788
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A pool of water near Launch Pad 39B turns crimson from the reflection of flames at the...

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NASA image: Hulhumale, Maldives
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Jan 22, 2021

Hulhumale, Maldives

The Maldives nation, in the Indian Ocean, faces an environmental threat from sea level rise, as 80% of its islands...

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NASA image: Hawaii Lava Flows
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Oct 22, 2001

Hawaii Lava Flows

This sequence of ASTER nighttime thermal images shows the Pu'u O'o lava flows entering the sea at Kamokuna on the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1796
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- New York Police Department Detective Michael Jermyn (center) is thanked for...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1768
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Nov 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Commander James Wetherbee makes a brief statement upon his arrival at KSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1795
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 6 flight engineer Donald Pettit is eager for launch as he suits up for a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1796
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Commander James Wetherbee shows a serious side as he suits up for a second...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight

S88-31376 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) suborbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7201
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, payload canister #1 travels at a slow, steady 5...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3750
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Jun 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A wide view captures both Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at right and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1770
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Nov 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart gives a thumbs up following his arrival at KSC's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1793
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria suits up for the second launch attempt...

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NASA image: Apollo XII - POTENTIAL LUNAR LANDING SITE - SEA OF STORMS
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Oct 13, 1969

Apollo XII - POTENTIAL LUNAR LANDING SITE - SEA OF STORMS

S69-54553 (October 1969) --- If the Apollo 12 launch is postponed until Nov. 16, 1969, the lunar landing will be...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1771
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Nov 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John B. Herrington (left) and Pilot Paul Lockhart shake...

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NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near and Far Ultraviolet -100
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near and Far Ultraviolet -100

NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer took this image on May 21 and 22, 2003. The image was made from data gathered by...

NASA image: KSC-02pd1790
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Nov 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-113 and Expedition 6 crews head for the Astrovan to transport them to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1798
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington smiles as he finishes suiting up for a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1769
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Nov 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John B. Herrington smiles for the camera upon his arrival...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1797
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart salutes as he finishes suiting up for a second launch...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1796
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- New York Police Department Detective Michael Jermyn (center) is thanked for...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1794
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 6 flight engineer Nikolai Budarin is stoic as he suits up for a second...

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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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