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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-03pd1111
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Apr 9, 2003

KSC-03pd1111

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Jeff Angermeier, assigned to lead the ground operations at the Lufkin Command Center,...

KSC
NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, ET/SRB mating in KSC VAB
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Jun 23, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, ET/SRB mating in KSC VAB

S88-41541 (7 July 1988) --- STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is suspended by overhead crane and large...

JSC
NASA image: St. Louis, MO, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

St. Louis, MO, USA

STS040-614-066 (5-14 June 1991) --- St. Louis, Missouri-East St. Louis, Illinois and surrounding area were...

JSC
NASA image: Apollo 16 spacecraft touches down in the central Pacific Ocean
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Apr 27, 1972

Apollo 16 spacecraft touches down in the central Pacific Ocean

S72-36293 (27 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Command Module (CM), with astronauts John W. Young, Thomas K. Mattingly...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3717
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Jun 14, 2009

KSC-2009-3717

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seen in the photo is the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate, or GUCP, on space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland taken from Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 17, 2000

New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland taken from Atlantis during STS-106

STS106-709-016 (19 September 2000) --- One of the STS-106 crew members on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis, 204...

JSC
NASA image: STS099-S-020
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Feb 10, 2000

STS099-S-020

STS099-S-020 (10 February 2000) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour awaits liftoff only hours away on Launch Pad 39A at...

JSC
NASA image: Ash from Kilauea Eruption Viewed by NASA's MISR
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May 9, 2018

Ash from Kilauea Eruption Viewed by NASA's MISR

On May 3, 2018, a new eruption began at a fissure of the Kilauea volcano on the Island of Hawaii. Kilauea is the...

JPL
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 3, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 2, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 2, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 12, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 2, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 4, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 2, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 4, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1981

Spacelab

This illustration depicts the configuration of the Spacelab-2 in the cargo bay of the orbiter. Spacelab was a...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 11, 2002

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have begun a series of engine tests on a new breed of space...

MSFC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA’s X-57 Maxwell, the agency’s first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: Apollo XVII Command Module (CM) - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean
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Dec 19, 1972

Apollo XVII Command Module (CM) - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean

S72-55834 (19 Dec. 1972) --- The Apollo 17 Command Module (CM), with astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans...

JSC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
Image
Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
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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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