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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: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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NASA image: Apollo XI Crewmen - Dining - Crew Reception Area - Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) - MSC
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Jul 30, 1969

Apollo XI Crewmen - Dining - Crew Reception Area - Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) - MSC

S69-40307 (30 July 1969) --- The crewmen of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission stand in the serving line...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0593
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Apr 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - To honor the 25th anniversary of the first shuttle launch on April 12, 1981, STS-1...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-054
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1176
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Jan 27, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sun rises over what remains of the historic gantry and support structures on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
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Jul 19, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing

Astronaut Stan Love speaks at Kennedy Space Center’s Apollo/Saturn V Center on Friday, July 19, 2019. Love addressed...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47) climbed skyward...

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NASA image: Marshall Test Stand B-roll
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Jul 10, 2019

Marshall Test Stand B-roll

Video includes historic footage of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Marshall played a role in all NASA’s human...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1596
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The NASA News Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center hums with activity as workers and...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth
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May 12, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth

jsc2021e033554 (5/12/2021) --- A prefliight view of Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth. The Maltese Biocube, based on ICE...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1518
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, Return to Flight...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

American actor Patrick Fugit arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "First Man" at the Smithsonian...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

Neil Armstrong's sons, Mark, left, and Rick, second from right, attend the premiere of Universal's feature film...

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NASA image: jsc2019e013422
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Mar 10, 2019

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jsc2019e013422 - At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 59 crewmember Christina Koch of NASA poses for...

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NASA image: NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover

NASA Press Secretary Faith McKie moderates an event where an historic agreement is to be signed between the United...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 Liftoff
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Feb 19, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida. This is the...

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NASA image: Countdown Clock Ribbon Cutting
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Mar 1, 2016

Countdown Clock Ribbon Cutting

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks at the dedication of the newest display at the entrance to the...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

From left to right, American actor Gavin Warren, American actress Lucy Brooke Stafford, American actress Olivia...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

From left to right, producers Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, and Isaac Klausner attend the premiere of Universal's...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-632
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Wernher von Braun, director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1172
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Jan 27, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Sunrise at Launch Pad 34 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida illuminates what...

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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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