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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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Apr 1, 2010

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NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN LISTENS AS BALL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION PRINCIPLE OPTICAL ENGINEER DAVE...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

Lit by the rays of the morning sunrise on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: 1301190
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Nov 13, 2013

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JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE (JWST) BACKPLANE MOVE FROM MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER’S X-RAY CALIBRATION FACILITY...

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NASA image: The Dawn of a New Era for Supernova 1987A
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Feb 24, 2017

The Dawn of a New Era for Supernova 1987A

Astronomers combined observations from three different observatories (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array,...

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NASA image: 1100787
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Jun 13, 2011

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BALL AEROSPACE ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY, (L), AND MARSHALL ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT, (R), GUIDE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED...

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NASA image: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10023 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory was recorded with the STS-93 HDTV Camcorder prior to its...

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NASA image: 1301189
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Nov 13, 2013

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JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE (JWST) BACKPLANE MOVE FROM MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER’S X-RAY CALIBRATION FACILITY...

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NASA image: 1100794
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Jun 13, 2011

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BALL AEROSPACE ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY, (L), AND MARSHALL ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT, (R), GUIDE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED...

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NASA image: 1301187
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Nov 13, 2013

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JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE (JWST) BACKPLANE MOVE FROM MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER’S X-RAY CALIBRATION FACILITY...

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NASA image: Struktura-Luch-2M (Structure-Beam-2M)
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Jun 17, 2016

Struktura-Luch-2M (Structure-Beam-2M)

iss047e154711 (6/17/2016) --- Photographic documentation of Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization Cassette (УБК)...

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NASA image: Dinosaur Fossil, Leonardo, at Ellington Field
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Mar 14, 2008

Dinosaur Fossil, Leonardo, at Ellington Field

Documentation of NASA's partnership with the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Montana's Great Plains Dinosaur...

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NASA image: 1100788
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Jun 13, 2011

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BALL AEROSPACE ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY, (L), AND MARSHALL ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT, (R), GUIDE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED...

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NASA image: 1100793
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Jun 13, 2011

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BALL AEROSPACE ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY, (L), AND MARSHALL ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT, (R), GUIDE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED...

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NASA image: 1301191
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Nov 13, 2013

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JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE (JWST) BACKPLANE MOVE FROM MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER’S X-RAY CALIBRATION FACILITY...

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NASA image: 1100791
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Jun 13, 2011

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BALL AEROSPACE ENGINEER DAVE CHANEY, (L), AND MARSHALL ENGINEER HARLAN HAIGHT, (R), GUIDE ARRAY OF SIX GOLD-PLATED...

MSFC
NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

Lit by the rays of the morning sunrise on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: Cassiopeia A supernova
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Dec 8, 2017

Cassiopeia A supernova

NASA's Fermi Closes on Source of Cosmic Rays New images from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope show where...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2109
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Oct 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technician Grace Miller-Swales (left) does touch-up work on the Swift spacecraft in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2108
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Oct 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technician Grace Miller-Swales (left) does touch-up work on the Swift spacecraft in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2244
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Nov 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), Fla., technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2280
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Nov 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 17-A on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the wrapped...

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NASA image: KSC-04PD-2117
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Oct 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 17-A on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2284
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Nov 8, 2004

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

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2116
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Oct 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 17-A on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the Boeing...

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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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