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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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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Engineers in Hangar A&E, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, wait to track the launch of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1240
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Wrapped in billows of smoke and steam, the Boeing Delta II rocket lifts off Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1235
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The morning sky is nearly clear over Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1037
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May 29, 2001

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On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of a Boeing Delta 7425-10 rocket is...

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NASA image: KSC01padig235
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Boeing Delta II rocket is poised for flight on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1197
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Jun 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, oversee the fairing...

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NASA image: RGM_4416
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4416

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: RGM_4324
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4324

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: Getting Farside Seismic Suite Ready for Testing
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May 29, 2024

Getting Farside Seismic Suite Ready for Testing

In a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California in March 2024, technician Nik Schwarz...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1196
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Jun 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Microwave Anisotropy...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1236
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Delta II rocket, carrying the Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) spacecraft, arcs...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1056
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May 31, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Scientists and other workers watch as the solar panels on the Microwave Anisotropy...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1194
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Jun 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the fairing is moved into...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1234
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Boeing Delta II rocket is poised for flight on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alfred Worden floats in space outside spacecraft during EVA
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Aug 5, 1971

Astronaut Alfred Worden floats in space outside spacecraft during EVA

S71-43202 (5 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut Alfred M. Worden, command module pilot of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1198
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Jun 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The fairing closes around the Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) spacecraft at Launch...

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NASA image: RGM_4450
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4450

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1036
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May 29, 2001

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On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of a Boeing Delta 7425-10 rocket is...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1057
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May 31, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Scientists and other workers watch as the solar panels on the Microwave Anisotropy...

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NASA image: NASA and Firefly Final Update on Blue Ghost Moon Mission – Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA and Firefly Final Update on Blue Ghost Moon Mission – Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully landed on Mar. 2 delivering 10 NASA science and technology instruments...

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NASA image: RGM_4156
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4156

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: News Conference on Intuitive Machines' First Lunar Landing
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Feb 23, 2024

News Conference on Intuitive Machines' First Lunar Landing

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon
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Oct 25, 2019

NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon

NASA is sending a mobile robot to the south pole of the Moon to get a close-up view of the location and...

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NASA image: TV transmission views (poor quality)
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Apr 1, 1972

TV transmission views (poor quality)

S72-35900 (25 April 1972) --- Astronaut Thomas K. (Ken) Mattingly II, command module pilot of the Apollo 16 lunar...

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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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