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

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

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

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth
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Aug 4, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth

jsc2021e033549 (8/4/2021) --- A prefliight view of Ice Cubes #9 - Project Maleth. The Maltese Biocube, based on ICE...

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NASA image: Earthrise: A Conversation with Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders (Official NASA Video)
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Apr 21, 2023

Earthrise: A Conversation with Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders (Official NASA Video)

On Dec. 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to orbit the...

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NASA image: VAB Receives Architecture Award
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Jan 10, 2020

VAB Receives Architecture Award

The Florida Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers bestowed the ASCE National Historic Civil Engineering...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1539
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Satellite trucks are lined up at the NASA News Center to capture the launch of Space...

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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: 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: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

The United States Naval Academy Glee Club performs for Kennedy Space Center employees at the Florida spaceport on...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana addresses members of the United States Naval Academy Glee Club at the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2510
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Sep 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Apollo/Saturn V Center, CBS correspondent Ed Bradley...

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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: 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 Lukas Haas arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "First Man" at the Smithsonian...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city
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Jul 3, 2025

Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city

iss073e0420094 (July 3, 2025) --- Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city with a metropolitan population of...

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NASA image: Tour de KSC
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Mar 30, 2019

Tour de KSC

Cyclists take off from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly over the Los Angeles Coliseum in 2012 on...

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NASA image: Crew Quarters Modifications
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Mar 30, 2018

Crew Quarters Modifications

Modifications and upgrades are underway inside the Astronaut Crew Quarters in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

American actress Olivia Hamilton arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "First Man" at the...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a specially modified Boeing 747
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Aug 21, 2005

The Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a specially modified Boeing 747

JSC2005-E-36604 (21 August 2005) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a specially modified Boeing 747, was...

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NASA image: Dunbar reviews checklist on forward flight deck
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Jul 22, 1995

Dunbar reviews checklist on forward flight deck

STS071-126-003 (29 June 1995) --- Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar, STS-71 mission specialist, occupies the commander's...

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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 Orbiter Endeavour (STS-47) climbed...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong’s Path to the Moon Began at Edwards
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Feb 26, 1960

Neil Armstrong’s Path to the Moon Began at Edwards

Famed astronaut Neil A. Armstrong – the first person to set foot on the Moon during the historic Apollo 11 mission...

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NASA image: Diamond Tour De KSC
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Oct 22, 2022

Diamond Tour De KSC

Kennedy Space Center employees and their guests participate in the Diamond Tour de KSC at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Neil Armstrong in Lunar Module
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Jul 20, 1969

View of Astronaut Neil Armstrong in Lunar Module

AS11-37-5528 (20 July 1969) --- This photograph of astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander, was taken...

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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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