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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-02pd0991
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Jun 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy signals to someone off camera while behind her other crew...

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NASA image: Delta II SIRTF Liftoff
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Aug 25, 2003

Delta II SIRTF Liftoff

NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) lifts off from Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: Delta II SIRTF Liftoff
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Aug 25, 2003

Delta II SIRTF Liftoff

NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) lifts off from Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1862
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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lifts the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3210
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Oct 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the crew galley that will be delivered to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the Delta II Heavy rocket is raised...

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NASA image: Delta II SIRTF Liftoff
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Aug 25, 2003

Delta II SIRTF Liftoff

NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is moments away from lift off from Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Gusev Crater
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Mar 13, 2003

Gusev Crater

Images from NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft were used to create this mosaic of nighttime infrared images of Gusev...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1862
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC01PD1862

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lifts the...

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NASA image: Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat...
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Jun 23, 2016

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat...

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA...

GSFC
NASA image: Crews Complete SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank Forward Dome for Artemis IV
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Jul 11, 2023

Crews Complete SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank Forward Dome for Artemis IV

Teams completed welding of the liquid oxygen dome for the core stage of a future SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at...

MAF
NASA image: Crews Complete SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank Forward Dome for Artemis IV
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Jul 11, 2023

Crews Complete SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank Forward Dome for Artemis IV

Teams completed welding of the liquid oxygen dome for the core stage of a future SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at...

MAF
NASA image: Crews Complete SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank Forward Dome for Artemis IV
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Jul 11, 2023

Crews Complete SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank Forward Dome for Artemis IV

Teams completed welding of the liquid oxygen dome for the core stage of a future SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at...

MSFC
NASA image: Crews Complete SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank Forward Dome for Artemis IV
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Jul 11, 2023

Crews Complete SLS Liquid Oxygen Tank Forward Dome for Artemis IV

Teams completed welding of the liquid oxygen dome for the core stage of a future SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at...

MAF
NASA image: KSC-01pp1458
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Aug 10, 2001

KSC-01pp1458

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov is ready for the second launch attempt of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1462
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Waving to onlookers, the STS-105 and Expedition Three (E3) crews head to the Astrovan...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1454
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz is helped with his launch and entry suit for the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1459
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin is eager for the second launch attempt of...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1456
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Mission Specialist Daniel Barry is set to go on the second launch attempt...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1460
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester is eager for the second launch attempt on...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1455
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three Commander Frank Culbertson is helped with his launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4895
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Jun 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work is under way to close...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1457
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Pilot Rick Sturckow happy to get ready for the second launch attempt after a...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 24, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-011843 (24 June 2013) --- Gravity waves and sunglint on Lake Superior are featured in this image...

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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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