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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-2010-5890
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Dec 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The beginning of a total lunar eclipse hovers over the top of space shuttle Discovery as the...

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NASA image: NASA at Fenway
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Jul 3, 2018

NASA at Fenway

On May 30th, 2018 NASA descended upon the historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball...

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NASA image: SDO Observed its First Lunar Transit
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Observed its First Lunar Transit

NASA image captured October 7, 2010 View a video of this event here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5099028189 This was...

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NASA image: Farside Seismic Suite's Cube Within a Cube
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May 29, 2024

Farside Seismic Suite's Cube Within a Cube

NASA's Farside Seismic Suite (FSS) is assembled in a clean room at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Moon Sheds Light on Earth's Impact History
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Feb 7, 2019

Moon Sheds Light on Earth's Impact History

By looking at the Moon, the most complete and accessible chronicle of the asteroid collisions that carved our young...

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Audio
Aug 8, 2025

HWHAP Ep396 Lunar Surface Research

Ep396_Lunar Surface Research Gary Jordan Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0095
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0097
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft emerges from a cloud painted pink by the Atlas V rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0093
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, the blue...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0079
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Into a blue, cloud-scattered sky, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft lifts off on time at 2...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0096
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the cloud-scattered sky trailing fire and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0074
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas V expendable launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0091
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the NASA News Center, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0087
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from a vantage point on the nearby river bank, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0085
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Clouds part as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the blue sky after an on-time...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0102
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — From between lightning masts surrounding the launch pad, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0082
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Leaping into a blue, cloud-scattered sky, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft lifts off on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0071
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the backdrop of blue sky and blue water of the Atlantic Ocean, the Atlas V...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0086
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft pierces a cloud as it roars toward space after an...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0092
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the NASA News Center, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the...

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NASA image: Test Rover Moves to Mars Yard
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Sep 4, 2020

Test Rover Moves to Mars Yard

Technicians move a full-scale engineering version of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover into to its new home — a garage...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0066
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas V expendable launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0103
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — From between lightning masts surrounding the launch pad, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0094
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s...

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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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