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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: Star Formation in the DR21 Region A
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Apr 13, 2004

Star Formation in the DR21 Region A

Hidden behind a shroud of dust in the constellation Cygnus is a stellar nursery called DR21, which is giving birth...

JPL
NASA image: What Old is New in the Large Magellanic Cloud
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Sep 1, 2006

What Old is New in the Large Magellanic Cloud

This vibrant image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy to our...

JPL
NASA image: Nursery of Giants
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Apr 13, 2004

Nursery of Giants

Hidden behind a shroud of dust in the constellation Cygnus is a stellar nursery called DR21, which is giving birth...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Finds Planet Orbiting Pair of Stars
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Finds Planet Orbiting Pair of Stars

Two's company, but three might not always be a crowd — at least in space. Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space...

GSFC
NASA image: Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Felt Supernova)
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Mar 26, 2018

Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Felt Supernova)

This frame from an animation shows a kind of stellar explosion called a Fast-Evolving Luminous Transient. In this...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp0951
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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Columbia lights up the night sky as it lifts off...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 16, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

The sixth manned lunar landing mission, the Apollo 16 (SA-511), carrying three astronauts: Mission Commander John W....

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2831
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Apr 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2831

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Atlas V first stage is moved from the hangar at the Atlas Space Operations Facility. It...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0950
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Jul 23, 1999

KSC-99pp0950

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Columbia lights up the night sky on its successful...

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NASA image: Wavy Polar Jet
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Oct 6, 2014

Wavy Polar Jet

Nature is often more complex and wonderful than it first appears. For example, although it looks like a simple...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-4108
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May 31, 2011

KSC-2011-4108

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Bathed in xenon lights, space shuttle Atlantis embarks on its final journey from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Prepared for Vibration Testing
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Prepared for Vibration Testing

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is lifted and installed onto a vibration table in the Z-axis configuration at BAE Systems...

JPL
NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

Bright lights illuminate the Vehicle Assembly Building in the early morning on Oct. 20, 2020, as the mobile launcher...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1709
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Finally in the bright light of day, Space Shuttle Atlantis nears the hard stand on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0166
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Feb 6, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The truck carrying the United Launch Alliance Delta II first stage arrives at Hangar M...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This is an x-ray image of the Crab Nebula taken with the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2/Einstein...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-2315
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Mar 15, 2010

KSC-2010-2315

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are under way to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3867
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Jun 27, 2009

KSC-2009-3867

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The light from engine ignition is reflected in the water near Launch Complex 37 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0868
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Mar 26, 2003

KSC-03pd0868

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Foreign object debris shields are installed and a borescope inspection is conducted on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1707
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning light, photographers maneuver for the best position to capture...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0858
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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a...

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NASA image: PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install
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Oct 20, 2022

PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install

Engineers install multilayer insulation (MLI) on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2837
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Apr 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2837

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At the Vertical Integration Facility on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0859
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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians prepare to lift the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft into a...

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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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