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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-2015-1294
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Feb 4, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA's Magnetospheric...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1293
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Feb 4, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1285
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Feb 4, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA's Magnetospheric...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1289
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Feb 4, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Operations are underway at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1288
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Feb 4, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Operations are underway at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1295
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Feb 4, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for NASA's Magnetospheric...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1292
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Feb 4, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers supervise the lift of the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket...

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NASA image: MMS Launch and Deploy - Narrated
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Nov 21, 2014

MMS Launch and Deploy - Narrated

In March of 2015, an unprecedented NASA mission will launch to study a process so mysterious that no one has ever...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 4
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Feb 11, 2014

SDO: Year 4

The sun is always changing and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory is always watching. Launched on Feb. 11, 2010, SDO...

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NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

MMS Spacecraft Animation The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is a Solar Terrestrial Probes mission...

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NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) [video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) [video]

MMS Spacecraft Animation The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is a Solar Terrestrial Probes mission...

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NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

Propulsion engineer measures the flight filters during the receiving inspection. Learn more about MMS at...

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NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

Observatory #1 is shown here on the Ransome table, tilted in a vertical position to provide better access for the...

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NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

MMS Four Separate – View of all four spacecraft in the MMS Cleanroom getting prepared for stacking operations. Learn...

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NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

MMS Four Separate – View of all four spacecraft in the MMS Cleanroom getting prepared for stacking operations. Learn...

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NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

MMS Stacked – View of the fully stacked MMS prior to being bagged for vibration tests. Learn more about MMS at...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Plasma Rain
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Plasma Rain

On July 24, 2016, NASA’s Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, captured a mid-level solar flare: a sudden...

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NASA image: Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)

Electrical technicians work diligently to build the connector harnessing for the Command and Data Handling...

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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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