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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: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Dana Allender, NASA Launch Operations manager,...

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NASA image: Taking Profile Pictures of Gases High in the Sky
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Dec 4, 2015

Taking Profile Pictures of Gases High in the Sky

The Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy, or Mini-DOAS is a telescope instrument used to measure trace gases...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc941
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Aug 14, 1998

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A specially equipped Dryden Flight Research Center ER-2 (a modified U-2) takes off from Patrick Air Force Base...

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NASA image: 2014-2819
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May 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Atlantic Ocean surf is seen adjacent to sand...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-71345 (28 August 2006) --- The crewmembers aboard the International Space Station took this oblique picture...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2347
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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a small crab sits atop a restored sand dune along a...

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NASA image: GOES-U Dress Rehearsal
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Jun 17, 2024

GOES-U Dress Rehearsal

From left, Joan Misner, mission integration engineer with the Launch Services Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: GOES-U Rollout for Launch
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1975
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Reeds muddle the reflection of Space Shuttle Atlantis in the pond next to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

An Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft carrying a Pegasus XL Rocket with eight NASA Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollback Preparations
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Sep 24, 2022

Artemis I Rollback Preparations

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

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 15, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

Susan Kool, a researcher from the Langley Research Center, works on monitoring the Lidar Atmospheric Sensing...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1990
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis continues its slow crawl toward the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: 2014-2816
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May 15, 2014

2014-2816

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, University of Florida geologists and NASA biologists...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1972
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from across pond near Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Atlantis is framed by tree...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2810
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May 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University of Florida geologist, Pete Adams, discusses a six-month effort to restore the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2000
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After reversing its direction to the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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Jun 27, 2012

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ISS031-E-146364 (27 June 2012) --- One of the Expedition 31 crew members working in the Cupola aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2001
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dark clouds silhouette Space Shuttle Atlantis as it rolls back to Launch Pad 39B atop...

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NASA image: GOES-U Dress Rehearsal
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Jun 17, 2024

GOES-U Dress Rehearsal

Engineers with the Launch Services Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and mission managers participate in a...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

A pathfinder aircraft soars high after takeoff from the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida....

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1966
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is reflected in the water near Launch Pad 39B. The rotating...

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NASA image: GOES-U Dress Rehearsal
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Jun 17, 2024

GOES-U Dress Rehearsal

Lois Clutter, Mission Communications Engineer, Flight Operations Engineer with the Launch Services Program at NASA’s...

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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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