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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-2009-6819
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Dec 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V rocket scheduled to launch NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, is ready to...

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NASA image: IMAP Sunset at LC 39A
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Sep 22, 2025

IMAP Sunset at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6444
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Nov 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Centaur second stage for the Atlas V rocket slated to launch NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: DSCOVR Satellite Deploy & Light Test
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Nov 24, 2014

DSCOVR Satellite Deploy & Light Test

Workers conduct a light test on the solar arrays on NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0781
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May 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Both of NASA's Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) dual spacecraft stand...

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NASA image: DSCOVR Satellite Deploy & Light Test
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Nov 24, 2014

DSCOVR Satellite Deploy & Light Test

Workers deploy the solar arrays on NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, in the Building 1...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4017
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Jul 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the shipping container cover removed from...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5297
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Oct 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., workers attach a crane to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4036
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove portions of the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Sunset at LC 39A
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Sep 22, 2025

IMAP Sunset at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4031
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Jul 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6424
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Nov 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians...

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NASA image: IMAP Sunset at LC 39A
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Sep 22, 2025

IMAP Sunset at LC 39A

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: IMAP Launch Day Imagery
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Sep 24, 2025

IMAP Launch Day Imagery

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1551
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Jul 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5296
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Oct 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., a crane prepares to lift the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4029
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Jul 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., an overhead cable moves NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for CoDICE - Mechanical Installati

Technicians reintegrate the Compact Dual Ion Composition Experiment (CoDICE) instrument of NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5298
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Oct 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., workers release the Solar...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 15, 2004

International Space Station (ISS)

Pictured is an artist's concept of the International Space Station (ISS) with solar panels fully deployed. In...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX IMAP Vertical at LC 39A (Sunrise)
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA/SpaceX IMAP Vertical at LC 39A (Sunrise)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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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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