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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: 2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac
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Aug 2, 2017

2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac

A group of 19 college students recently visited NASA's Kennedy Space Center as winners of the First Nations Launch...

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Feb 20, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. enters his Mercury capsule, "Friendship 7," as he prepares for...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0397
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Jul 16, 1969

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The American Flag heralds the flight of Apollo 11, man's first lunar landing mission. This...

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Jun 8, 2020

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBERS DISCUSS COMMERCIAL FLIGHT TO ISS Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 63...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Dec 9, 2016

John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony

An Atlas rocket and Mercury capsule like the ones that carried Sen. John Glenn into Earth orbit in February 1962...

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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During opening ceremonies for the 40th anniversary celebration of American...

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NASA image: 2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac
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Aug 2, 2017

2017 First Nations Launch Competition Winners visit Kennedy Spac

A group of 19 college students recently visited NASA's Kennedy Space Center as winners of the First Nations Launch...

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May 22, 2020

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SpaceX Demonstration Mission 2 Virtual Crew Engagement From their crew quarters, Astronauts Douglas Hurley and...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise
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Jul 25, 2020

Creative Photography - Sunrise

An early sunrise view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight: Aeronautics
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight: Aeronautics

In 1947, the American rocket-powered X-1 experimental aircraft broke the sound barrier. X-1 team members from the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Launch
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Launch

NASA management monitors the countdown of the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Launch
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard launches from Launch Complex 39A,...

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NASA image: Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
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Sep 27, 2017

Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida was used to assemble and house American-crewed...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise
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Mar 2, 2019

Creative Photography - Sunrise

A sunrise serves as the backdrop for the countdown clock and American Flag near the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy...

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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At opening ceremonies of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of American...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

The hydrogen-powered second stage is being lowered into place during the final phase of fabrication of the Saturn V...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 Trek
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Mar 23, 2016

Crawler Transporter 2 Trek

An American flag flutters in the breeze as NASA’s upgraded crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) travels along the crawlerway...

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NASA image: NASA SOLVE Challenge Event
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Sep 21, 2017

NASA SOLVE Challenge Event

Visitors watch as a rocket is printed by a Makerbot 3D printer at a pop-up makerspace held by Future Engineers, with...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Service Module Hot Fire Test
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May 23, 2019

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Service Module Hot Fire Test

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner propulsion system was put to the test on Thursday, May 23 at NASA's White Sands Test...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - VAB, Sunrise
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Jul 25, 2020

Creative Photography - VAB, Sunrise

An early sunrise view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: NASA SOLVE Challenge Event
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Sep 21, 2017

NASA SOLVE Challenge Event

A visitor watches as a rocket is printed by a Makerbot 3D printer at a pop-up makerspace held by Future Engineers,...

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Jul 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, 110 people, representing 36...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Launch
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard launches from Launch Complex 39A,...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise and Clouds
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Mar 2, 2019

Creative Photography - Sunrise and Clouds

A sunrise serves as the backdrop for the American Flag near the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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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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