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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: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

Some of the BARREL balloon launches took place at the South African National Antarctic Expedition Research base,...

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NASA image: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

Watching a BARREL balloon – and the instruments dangling below – float up over the SANAE IV research base in...

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NASA image: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

An iceberg as viewed from the bow of the RRS Ernest Shackleton a few days before the BARREL team reached Halley...

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NASA image: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

Liftoff! A balloon begins to rise over the brand new Halley VI Research Station, which had its grand opening in...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter First Flight Watch Along
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Apr 19, 2021

Mars Helicopter First Flight Watch Along

Live multi-camera watch along as the Mars Helicopter team receives data regarding the first ever powered flight on...

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NASA image: System Engineering Workshop
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May 7, 2024

System Engineering Workshop

The NASA Systems Engineering Workshop is an annual event that brings together systems engineers and stakeholders...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3439
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Jun 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4076
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Jul 27, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3529
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Jun 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: STS-48 crew leaves KSC O&C Bldg for launch pad during preflight activities
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Sep 12, 1991

STS-48 crew leaves KSC O&C Bldg for launch pad during preflight activities

STS048-S-168 (18 Sept. 1991) --- The five astronaut crew members for NASA's STS-48 mission leave the operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3874
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Jul 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a large crane lifts the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4617
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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, astronaut Leland Melvin, associate administrator...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3791
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Jul 12, 2012

KSC-2012-3791

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3812
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Jul 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3371
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Jun 19, 2012

KSC-2012-3371

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3531
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Jun 27, 2012

KSC-2012-3531

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3867
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Jul 13, 2012

KSC-2012-3867

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, preparations are...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3438
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Jun 21, 2012

KSC-2012-3438

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3927
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Jul 16, 2012

KSC-2012-3927

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the Centaur stage is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3933
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Jul 16, 2012

KSC-2012-3933

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3810
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Jul 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3432
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Jun 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0522
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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in their flights suits, the Mission STS-117 crew members practice walk out...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0297
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Traveling about 1 mph, Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way along the crawlerway to...

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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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