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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: STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, rises above Florida landscape during KSC liftoff
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, rises above Florida landscape during KSC liftoff

STS054-S-061 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour creates a mountain of exhaust clouds as is soars off the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff
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Dec 2, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff

STS053-S-058 (2 Dec. 1992) --- The space shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts onboard, launches from...

JSC
NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: Sun Rises over NASA’s Ikhana Aircraft as Armstrong Maintenance Crews Prepare the Aircraft for a Test Flight
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May 24, 2018

Sun Rises over NASA’s Ikhana Aircraft as Armstrong Maintenance Crews Prepare the Aircraft for a Test Flight

Aircraft maintenance crews at NASA‘s Armstrong Flight Research Center prepare the remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft...

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NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 5, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B vertical
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Feb 5, 2026

Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B vertical

A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in...

MSFC
NASA image: The Icy Mountains of Pluto
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Jul 15, 2015

The Icy Mountains of Pluto

New close-up images of a region near Pluto's equator reveal a giant surprise: a range of youthful mountains rising...

JPL
NASA image: Water Vapor Reaches Mars' Middle Atmosphere During Global Dust Storm
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Jan 23, 2018

Water Vapor Reaches Mars' Middle Atmosphere During Global Dust Storm

Rising air during a 2007 global dust storm on Mars lofted water vapor into the planet's middle atmosphere,...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity View of 'Vera Rubin Ridge' From Below, Sol 1734
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Sep 13, 2017

Curiosity View of 'Vera Rubin Ridge' From Below, Sol 1734

"Vera Rubin Ridge," a favored destination for NASA's Curiosity Mars rover even before the rover landed in 2012,...

JPL
NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft ascends with the Moon...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft ascends with the Moon...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft ascends with the Moon...

AFRC
NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft ascends with the Moon...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0526
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May 16, 1999

KSC-99pp0526

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the sun begins to rise, a crawler transporter moves Space Shuttle Discovery from...

KSC
NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
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Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-2556
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Apr 5, 2010

KSC-2010-2556

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Rising on a column of fire, space shuttle Discovery hurtles toward space after liftoff from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0920
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Jun 20, 2000

KSC00pp0920

CO2 study site manager and plant physiologist Graham Hymus (left) examines scrub oak foliage while project engineer...

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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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