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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: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) senior managers answer questions during a "Powering Exploration Mission-1"...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of America's...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

During a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space launch Complex 26 a historical marker has been...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Tori McLendon of NASA Communications, speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of America's...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Launch team members who supported the launch of America's first satellite, Explorer 1, pose at a newly unveiled...

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NASA image: Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1
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May 9, 2018

Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1

Aerospace pioneers who worked on the launch of Explorer 1 participate in a panel discussion with NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1
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May 9, 2018

Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1

Aerospace pioneers who worked on the launch of Explorer 1 participate in a panel discussion with NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1
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May 9, 2018

Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1

Aerospace pioneers who worked on the launch of Explorer 1 participate in a panel discussion with NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander and director of the Eastern Range, speaks to guests at an event...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Flight Test-1
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Exploration Flight Test-1

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with NASA’s Orion spacecraft mounted atop, lifts off on Exploration...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Flight Test-1
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Exploration Flight Test-1

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with NASA’s Orion spacecraft mounted atop for Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: Voyager 1 Explores the Magnetic
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Dec 3, 2012

Voyager 1 Explores the Magnetic

This image from a set of animations show NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft exploring a new region in our solar system called...

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NASA image: ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Exploration Mission-1 launch director, and Michael Sarafin, EM-1 mission manager, talk...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Towards Exploration Mission-1
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Towards Exploration Mission-1

NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 begins its trek to Launch Pad 39B on Aug. 30, 2018, at the...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 Employee Event
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 Employee Event

Mike Bolger, program manager of Exploration Ground Systems, speaks to workers and guests during an employee event...

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NASA image: Data Exploration Theater 1
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Dec 8, 2017

Data Exploration Theater 1

The NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) Data Exploration Theater features a 17- by 6-foot multi-screen...

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NASA image: ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB

NASA's mobile launcher atop crawler-transporter 2 travels slowly along the crawlerway on Sept. 7, 2018, on its way...

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NASA image: ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB

NASA's mobile launcher atop crawler-transporter 2 travels slowly along the crawlerway on Sept. 7, 2018, on its way...

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NASA image: ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB

NASA's mobile launcher atop crawler-transporter 2 travels slowly along the crawlerway on Sept. 7, 2018, on its way...

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NASA image: ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB

NASA's mobile launcher atop crawler-transporter 2 begins its trek off of Launch Pad 39B on Sept. 7, 2018, at NASA's...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, is at the entrance to High Bay 3 at the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward Exploration Mission-1 - Trek to Lau
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward Exploration Mission-1 - Trek to Lau

A close-up view of NASA's crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) with the mobile launcher (ML) atop as it slowly moves along...

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NASA image: ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3

NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, moves slowly into High Bay 3 at the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, moves slowly into High Bay 3 at the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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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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