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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: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: IXPE Prelaunch
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Dec 8, 2021

IXPE Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is seen on the launch...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: IXPE Prelaunch
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Dec 8, 2021

IXPE Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is seen at sunset on...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: IXPE Prelaunch
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Dec 8, 2021

IXPE Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is seen on the launch...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: IXPE Rollout at LC 39A
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Dec 7, 2021

IXPE Rollout at LC 39A

IXPE Rollout at LC 39A

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NASA image: IXPE Spacecraft Prep for Encapsulation
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Dec 1, 2021

IXPE Spacecraft Prep for Encapsulation

IXPE Spacecraft Prep for Encapsulation

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NASA image: MSFC IXPE L30 Rev D 11 5 21
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Nov 26, 2021

MSFC IXPE L30 Rev D 11 5 21

The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer mission is set to launch Dec. 9 on a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: IXPE Liftoff
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roars off the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at...

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NASA image: IXPE Liftoff
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roars off the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at...

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NASA image: IXPE Liftoff
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roars off the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at...

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NASA image: IXPE Liftoff
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roars off the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at...

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NASA image: IXPE Liftoff
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roars off the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at...

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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roars off the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at...

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NASA image: IXPE Liftoff
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roars off the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at...

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NASA image: IXPE Liftoff
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roars off the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at...

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NASA image: IXPE Payload Arrival
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Nov 5, 2021

IXPE Payload Arrival

A blog post, b-roll, and photos highlighting the arrival of the IXPE spacecraft to Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 5

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NASA image: IXPE Live Launch Coverage
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Live Launch Coverage

IXPE Live Launch Coverage from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. IXPE, the first mission of its kind, will measure...

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NASA image: IXPE Liftoff
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars upward after liftoff from the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy...

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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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