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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: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy STP-2 Liftoff
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy STP-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at 2:30 a.m. EDT on June 25, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy STP-2 Liftoff
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy STP-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at 2:30 a.m. EDT on June 25, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Global City Lights
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Nov 9, 2000

Global City Lights

The Eastern U.S., Europe, and Japan are brightly lit by their cities, while interiors of Africa, Asia, Australia,...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

NASA prelaunch technology TV show from Kennedy Space Center on June 23, 2019. Subject matter experts will explain...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator at IAA Planetary Defense Conference
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Apr 29, 2019

NASA Administrator at IAA Planetary Defense Conference

Lindley Johnson, NASA’s Planetary Defense Officer and Program Executive of the Planetary Defense Coordination Office...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Asteroid Close Approach [Episode 15]
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Apr 27, 2020

NASA Science Live: Asteroid Close Approach [Episode 15]

NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office is in charge of finding, tracking and monitoring near-Earth objects and...

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NASA image: SpaceX STP-2 Live Launch Coverage
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX STP-2 Live Launch Coverage

NASA launch commentary ahead of the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program-2 mission scheduled for 2:30 a.m. EDT...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2670
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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-2009-2668
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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, workers check the first...

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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-2009-2661
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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: KSC-2009-2662
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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: KSC-2009-2666
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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-2009-2664
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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-2009-2667
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Apr 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2667

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 17-B in Florida, after being raised to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2663
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Apr 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2663

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: NASA Briefing on Asteroid Threat Scenario Exercise
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Jun 20, 2024

NASA Briefing on Asteroid Threat Scenario Exercise

NASA will host a media briefing at 3:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, June 20 to discuss the newly released quick-look summary...

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NASA image: STS-44 DSP / IUS spacecraft tilted to predeployment position in OV-104's PLB
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Nov 24, 1991

STS-44 DSP / IUS spacecraft tilted to predeployment position in OV-104's PLB

STS044-71-011 (25 Nov. 1991) --- A 70mm frame shows pre-deployment view of the Defense Support Payload (DSP),...

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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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