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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: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the first night of Holidays in Space 2017 ended with a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6117
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fireworks celebrate the arrival of the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6115
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fireworks celebrate the arrival of the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6112
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fireworks celebrate the arrival of the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jul 1, 2000

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This is a color Hubble Space Telescope (HST) heritage image of supernova remnant N49, a neighboring galaxy, that was...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6116
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fireworks celebrate the arrival of the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

Snowflakes are projected onto a Saturn IB rocket on display in the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Holidays in Space 2017 kicked off with a dazzling...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

The Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is festively decorated and lit in green and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6114
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fireworks celebrate the arrival of the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

The Rocket Garden and fountain at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida are lit in green and red for...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Fireworks are launched as dignitaries, including members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, have just cut a...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

The exterior of the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is festively...

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NASA image: Holidays in Space
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Dec 20, 2017

Holidays in Space

The Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is festively decorated and lit in green and...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 19, 1999

Around Marshall

The evening skies over the U. S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL burst into life as members of the...

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NASA image: Spitzer Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with Celestial Fireworks
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Aug 24, 2007

Spitzer Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with Celestial Fireworks

A newly expanded image of the Helix nebula lends a festive touch to the fourth anniversary of the launch of NASA...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks
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Jul 1, 2008

Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks

A delicate ribbon of gas floats eerily in our galaxy. This image, taken by NASA Hubble Space Telescope, is a very...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6138
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis’ arrival at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1436
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Crowds along the NASA Causeway are excited as Space Shuttle Discovery makes a perfect...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1458
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under clear blue skies, the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 kicks...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6136
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis’ arrival at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1429
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery kicks off the Fourth of July fireworks with its own fiery...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1434
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the NASA Causeway, Space Shuttle Discovery makes a perfect launch as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6137
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis’ arrival at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is...

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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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