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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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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Dan Brunson places a lift attachment onto...

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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels (left) and other military aircraft fire their engines on...

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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels taxi toward the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 22, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

Microphone arrays are strategically positioned along the ground at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to collect...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3577
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels take off from the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1559
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft takes off on a test...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1528
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Feb 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-133 Commander Steve Lindsey, foreground aircraft, and Pilot Eric Boe are ready to take...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1529
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Feb 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-133 Pilot Eric Boe is ready to take off and perform touch-and-go landings aboard a...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

At the press site, thousands of news reporters from the world over watched, taking many pictures, as the Saturn V...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 9, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

The stability collar, front porch, and other equipment for securing NASA’s Orion spacecraft and facilitating the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Nicholas Houghton, an Orion Crew Survival System engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, wearing an Orion Crew...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Cody Kelly, deputy for national affairs in the Search and Rescue Office at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, left,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Airmen of the 45th Weather Squadron prepare a weather balloon for launch as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Nicholas Houghton, an Orion Crew Survival System engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, wearing an Orion Crew...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A life ring, throw ropes, and other equipment is seen laid out onboard USS John P. Murtha as NASA, U.S. Navy., and...

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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shrouded with a protective cover, half of the payload fairing for the STEREO spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4678
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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion, pilots in two H60-S Seahawk helicopters...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1527
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Feb 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-133 Pilot Eric Boe is ready to take off and perform touch-and-go landings aboard a...

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Oct 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the STEREO spacecraft is lifted...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Two U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen from aboard USS John P. Murtha as...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 departs from the flight deck of USS John P....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5358
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Oct 29, 2010

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CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-133 Commander Steve Lindsey is ready to take off...

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Jul 1, 1997

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STS-94 Pilot Susan L. Still prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Pad 39A in preparation for...

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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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