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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: KSC-2010-4735
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Sep 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery is attached to Launch Pad 39A as the sun rises over NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5182
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5182

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are under way to lift space shuttle Endeavour into the mate-demate device as the...

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NASA image: Indonesia as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Indonesia as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis

This is a striking, oblique view to the south of the Indonesian islands of Java (right), Bali and Lombok (upper...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3722
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises on twin columns of flame from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Nov 14, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

The Moon is seen rising above NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: World's mountains over 5 miles above sea level as seen from the Apollo 7
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Oct 15, 1968

World's mountains over 5 miles above sea level as seen from the Apollo 7

AS7-07-1748 (15 Oct. 1968) --- The world's dozen peaks which reach a height of greater than five miles above sea...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Nov 5, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

The Moon is seen as it rises above NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop a...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket with Full Moon
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Jul 12, 2014

Antares Rocket with Full Moon

The full Moon rises in the sky to the right of the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus...

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NASA image: Godavari River Delta Panorama, Bay of Bengal, India
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Jan 19, 1993

Godavari River Delta Panorama, Bay of Bengal, India

STS054-80-024 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- As the Shuttle was passing southeast over the coast of India, approaching the Bay...

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NASA image: Chryse Chaos
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Dec 11, 2019

Chryse Chaos

Huge regions of complex valleys and chaos are located in Xanthe and Margaritifer Terras. Rising from Valles...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6309
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Aug 5, 2011

KSC-2011-6309

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising from fire and smoke, NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Arrives at Kennedy
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Mar 27, 2026

Artemis II Crew Arrives at Kennedy

The Artemis II crew of CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist; NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig113
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Nov 30, 2000

KSC-00padig113

A rising sun illuminates the coastal waters beyond Space Shuttle Endeavour, poised for launch on Nov. 30 at about...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1326
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Feb 1, 2011

KSC-2011-1326

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the sun begins it rise in the East overlooking...

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NASA image: Akpatok Island
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Dec 8, 2017

Akpatok Island

January 1st, 2001: Description: Akpatok Island lies in Ungava Bay in northern Quebec, Canada. Accessible only by...

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NASA image: Earth observation images taken during the Expedition Three mission
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Sep 11, 2001

Earth observation images taken during the Expedition Three mission

ISS003-E-5434 (11 September 2001) --- One of a series of pictures taken of metropolitan New York City (and other...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3725
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rises...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3705
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3705

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rises...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0202
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against a backdrop of blue Atlantic Ocean, space shuttle Atlantis with its crew of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3695
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3695

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: Spring Sprouts on Mars
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Jan 29, 2021

Spring Sprouts on Mars

The sun is rising in Mars' Northern Hemisphere, and spring activity is starting as the seasonal polar cap begins to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8014
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-8014

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8034
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-8034

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3726
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3726

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises on twin columns of flame from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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