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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: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Onlookers watch as space shuttle Atlantis rolls to its new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, early...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

Large groups of spectators waited all day with their cameras in order to see the space shuttle Enterprise arrival on...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Astronaut Parade
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Jul 13, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Astronaut Parade

Spectators watch as a lineup of Ford Mustangs carry retired shuttle astronauts and family members of Apollo...

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NASA image: 2012 FIRST Robotics
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Mar 8, 2012

2012 FIRST Robotics

Spectators crew on teams during the 2012 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-9175
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Jan 10, 1946

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Crash of Douglas XSB2D-1 (Bu. No. 03552) airplane in a Sunnyvale , CA prune orchard caused by engine failure. Note...

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NASA image: KSC01padig147
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dozens of spectators line up by the turn basin to watch Space Shuttle Discovery blast...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-147
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dozens of spectators line up by the turn basin to watch Space Shuttle Discovery blast...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

A spectator takes a photo of a display dedicated to former Kennedy Space Center director Rocco Petrone on Feb. 22,...

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NASA image: LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM
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Mar 31, 1982

LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM

S82-28835 (30 March 1982) --- This unique view of the underside of the space shuttle orbiter Columbia was taken with...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2916
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May 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Al Worden acknowledges warm applause from spectators at the 2009 U.S....

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NASA image: KSC01pp0437
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2930
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May 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Astronaut William Shepherd addresses the spectators at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame after...

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NASA image: Antares Orbital-2 Mission Launch
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Jul 13, 2014

Antares Orbital-2 Mission Launch

Spectators watch as the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket launches with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240408_Eclipse_011
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Apr 8, 2024

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Spectators on the National Mall during a partial solar eclipse in Washington, DC, Monday, April 8, 2024. A total...

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NASA image: KSC01padig108
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Mar 2, 2001

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Student teams and spectators look over the playing field and listen to instructions about the competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0683
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spectators and photographers gather around the adult manatee Sea World workers are...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague Attends Joint Base Andrews Air Show
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Sep 12, 2025

Astronaut Nick Hague Attends Joint Base Andrews Air Show

Pilots taxi past spectators in their U.S. Navy F/A-15F Super Hornet jet, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, during the Joint...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0683
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spectators and photographers gather around the adult manatee Sea World workers are...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague Attends Joint Base Andrews Air Show
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Sep 12, 2025

Astronaut Nick Hague Attends Joint Base Andrews Air Show

A young spectator watches a U.S. Navy F/A-15F Super Hornet jet fly, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, during the Joint Base...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Spectators watch as Air Force Two, carrying Vice President Mike Pence, taxis on the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-108
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Mar 2, 2001

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Student teams and spectators look over the playing field and listen to instructions about the competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1847
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Dec 11, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr. waves to spectators from the back of a silver 1999 C-5 Corvette...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4184
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Jul 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4189
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Jul 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronaut...

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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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