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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-00PP-1433
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Sep 12, 2000

KSC-00PP-1433

While early morning light spotlights Space Shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39A, storm clouds roll in from the east....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1357
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from across the pond next to Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is...

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NASA image: Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Dalia Kirschbaum
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Sep 26, 2012

Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Dalia Kirschbaum

A short video profile about research physical scientist Dalia Kirschbaum, who focuses on landslide modeling as well...

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NASA image: Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Janel Thomas
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Sep 26, 2012

Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Janel Thomas

A short video profile of Janel Thomas. She was a member of NASA's Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes (GRIP)...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

Space Launch Complex 41 is seen illuminated by spotlights, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, ahead of the launch of a United...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0092
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Feb 19, 1981

KSC-81pc-0092

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dramatically reflected by the waters of the extensive lagoonal sysem adjacent to Launch...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Vice President Kamala Harris Visited NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center - Wrap Package
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Nov 5, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris Visited NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center - Wrap Package

The urgency of Earth science and climate studies took the spotlight Friday, Nov. 5, as U.S. Vice President Kamala...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1359
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in spotlights under dark skies...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1358
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in spotlights under dark skies...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3709
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The light-filled clouds of smoke and steam spotlight space shuttle Endeavour as it lifts off...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop the mobile launcher is seen...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1021
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May 23, 2001

KSC-01pp1021

The newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) satellite is in the spotlight at Astrotech,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: First Space Shuttle Flight - Astronaut Bob Crippen on the legacy of STS-1 & Columbia – Rocket Ranch
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Apr 7, 2021

First Space Shuttle Flight - Astronaut Bob Crippen on the legacy of STS-1 & Columbia – Rocket Ranch

When the spotlights came on in the predawn hours of April 12, 1981, they illuminated a spacecraft like no other: the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

In this long exposure image, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover...

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NASA image: STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, during safing operations after KSC SLF landing
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, during safing operations after KSC SLF landing

Spotlights illuminate Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, during safing operations at the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1022
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May 23, 2001

KSC-01PP-1022

The newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) satellite is in the spotlight at Astrotech,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1858
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Jul 11, 2007

KSC-07pd1858

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A blooming cactus takes the spotlight in a sandy area near Launch Pad 39A on the...

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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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