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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-2011-3717
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3717

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: Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module
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Jul 21, 1969

Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module

AS11-44-6642 (21 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin...

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NASA image: Flyover Sputnik Planum
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Sep 21, 2015

Flyover Sputnik Planum

Images downloaded from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft (through Sept. 11, 2015) were stitched together and rendered...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1858
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1856
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Dec 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephen Ezell, meteorological systems operator at Weather Station A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Detailed Loops Above an Active Region
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Jul 24, 2018

Detailed Loops Above an Active Region

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) zoomed in to watch close-up the dynamics of this single active region on the...

JPL
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-5438 (11 September 2001) --- One of a series of pictures taken of metropolitan New York City (and other...

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NASA image: How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity | We Asked a NASA Expert
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Apr 30, 2025

How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity | We Asked a NASA Expert

When it comes to experiments in space, astronauts on the International Space Station face challenges you won’t find...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Trent Smith conducts a quantum levitation demonstration, using liquid nitrogen, metal...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Nov 6, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5426
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Oct 14, 2009

KSC-2009-5426

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its external tank and solid rocket boosters, is...

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NASA image: Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony
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Jun 9, 2023

Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro speaks during the grand opening ceremony for the upgraded eastbound...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Nov 21, 2002

Earth Science

This is a view of the Emi Koussi Caldera captured by the Expedition Six Crew Observation (CEO) experiment aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3714
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3714

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises through clouds of smoke and steam from Launch Pad 39A at...

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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 is seen...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-129 Crew
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Nov 21, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-129 Crew

S129-E-007324 (21 Nov. 2009) --- One of the crew members onboard the space shuttle Atlantis recorded this still...

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NASA image: Two New Satellites Set to Study One of Earth's Most Critically Changing Regions
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Mar 26, 2018

Two New Satellites Set to Study One of Earth's Most Critically Changing Regions

In 2018, NASA will intensify its focus on one of the most critical but remote parts of our changing planet with the...

GSFC
NASA image: View of exterior of Cupola
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May 23, 2015

View of exterior of Cupola

ISS043E249148 (05/23/2015) --- As the day begins on the International Space Station the cupola, the 360 degree view...

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NASA image: iss073e1025732
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Oct 18, 2025

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iss073e1025732 (Oct. 18, 2025) --- The Himalayas separate mainland Asia from the Indian subcontinent, revealing an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5237
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Apollo 17, Earthrise over Moon
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17, Earthrise over Moon

AS17-152-23272 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- The crescent Earth rises above the lunar horizon in this photograph taken from...

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NASA image: Active Regions' Magnetic Connection
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May 22, 2017

Active Regions' Magnetic Connection

Several bright bands of plasma connect from one active region to another, even though they are tens of thousands of...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

The Sun rises on the Space Coast as NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepares for the launch of a United...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3455
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Aug 10, 2014

KSC-2014-3455

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A “supermoon” begins to rise through the clouds near the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly...

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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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