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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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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first stage of the Delta II rocket is raised to a vertical position at NASA's Space...

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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on the launch tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air...

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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the...

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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A second stage is lifted at NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2036
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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first stage of the Delta II rocket is ready to be lifted up the tower on NASA's...

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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first stage of a Delta II rocket arrives at NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2)...

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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first stage of the Delta II rocket is in the process of being raised to a vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2058
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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage arrives at NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) at Vandenberg Air...

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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the launch...

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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A second stage is lifted into place at NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) at...

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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the launch tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air Force...

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Oct 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the launch tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air Force...

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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A second stage is inserted and secured into an interstage atop a Delta II rocket at...

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Oct 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the launch tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air Force...

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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on the launch tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air...

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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The interstage of the Delta II rocket is lifted up the launch tower on NASA's Space...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Flashlight Spotted From Earth on Its Way to the Moon
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Dec 23, 2022

NASA's Lunar Flashlight Spotted From Earth on Its Way to the Moon

These images show two observations of NASA's Lunar Flashlight and the private ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 1 as the two...

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NASA image: An Annotated Guide to the First Orbital Image
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Dec 8, 2017

An Annotated Guide to the First Orbital Image

NASA image acquired: March 29, 2011 This historic first orbital image of Mercury was acquired 37 years to the day...

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NASA image: Hubble's View of the Polar Ring of Arp 230
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's View of the Polar Ring of Arp 230

This Picture of the Week shows Arp 230, also known as IC 51, observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Arp...

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NASA image: Polar Lights at Saturn Bid Cassini Farewell
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Oct 16, 2017

Polar Lights at Saturn Bid Cassini Farewell

On Sept. 14, 2017, one day before making its final plunge into Saturn's atmosphere, NASA's Cassini spacecraft used...

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NASA image: Launching a Pair of Earth-Observing Small Satellites on This Week @NASA – May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024

Launching a Pair of Earth-Observing Small Satellites on This Week @NASA – May 31, 2024

Launching a pair of Earth-observing small satellites, an intriguing planet discovered outside of our solar system,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-78 patch links past with present to tell the story of its mission and science through a design imbued with...

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NASA image: Time Series of Jupiter Aurora
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Jun 10, 1998

Time Series of Jupiter Aurora

These mosaics of Jupiter's night side show the Jovian aurora at approximately 45 minute intervals as the auroral...

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NASA image: Practicing Artemis Moonwalks in the Desert on This Week @NASA – May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024

Practicing Artemis Moonwalks in the Desert on This Week @NASA – May 17, 2024

Practicing Artemis Moonwalks in the desert, a developmental milestone for our lunar-roving robot, and previewing our...

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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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