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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-LOD-61C-1699
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Oct 24, 1961

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aerial photo, Pad 34 overall, low-level from south. CCMTA, NASA-LOD. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Aerial Photograph of Glenn Research Center With Downtown Cleveland in the Distance
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Jun 13, 2024

Aerial Photograph of Glenn Research Center With Downtown Cleveland in the Distance

Aerial Photograph of Glenn Research Center With Downtown Cleveland in the Distance taken from the PC-12 on June 13,...

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NASA image: KSC-380C-3034-11
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Nov 6, 1980

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- AERIALS KSC PAD 39A/B, VAB AND SHUTTLE STRIP, ALTITUDE 11,000 FEET, 270 DEGREES. Photo...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the U.S.S. Kearsarge, recovery ship for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission.
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Jan 1, 1962

Aerial view of the U.S.S. Kearsarge, recovery ship for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission.

S62-09048 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Aerial view of the USS Kearsarge, recovery ship for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission. Photo...

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NASA image: Aerial oblique artist concept of the Merritt Island Launch Complex
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Dec 23, 1963

Aerial oblique artist concept of the Merritt Island Launch Complex

S63-23618 (December 1963) --- Aerial oblique artist concept of the Merritt Island Launch Complex, Merritt Island,...

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NASA image: KSC-63C-2376
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Jul 29, 1963

KSC-63C-2376

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- This aerial view shows construction progress of the Manned Spacecraft Operations Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3195
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This aerial view of NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows the Headquarters Building. Photo...

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NASA image: KSC-391C-7421
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Dec 23, 1991

KSC-391C-7421

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- This aerial view shows construction progress of the Space Station Processing Facility at the...

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NASA image: KSC-392C-3756-23
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Jul 13, 1992

KSC-392C-3756-23

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- This aerial view shows construction progress of the Space Station Processing Facility at the...

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NASA image: KSC-LOC-63C-2036
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Jun 6, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- This aerial view shows construction progress of the Manned Spacecraft Operations Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-392C-0326
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Jan 24, 1992

KSC-392C-0326

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- This aerial view shows construction progress of the Space Station Processing Facility at the...

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NASA image: KSC-392C-3756-28
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Jul 13, 1992

KSC-392C-3756-28

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- This aerial view shows construction progress of the Space Station Processing Facility at the...

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NASA image: KSC-66C-5748
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Jun 21, 1966

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CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- This aerial view, looking south, shows the progress of NASA construction of the Manned...

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NASA image: Anaglyph of Perspective View with Aerial Photo Overlay Pasadena, California
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Feb 21, 2000

Anaglyph of Perspective View with Aerial Photo Overlay Pasadena, California

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, is of Pasadena, California, looking north toward the San...

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NASA image: Pasadena, California Perspective View with Aerial Photo and Landsat Overlay
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Feb 18, 2000

Pasadena, California Perspective View with Aerial Photo and Landsat Overlay

This perspective view, acquired by NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission SRTM in Feb. 2000, shows the western part...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Matt Shindell, space history curator at the National Air and Space Museum speaks at an event marking NASA’s donation...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Jeremy Kinney, associate director of research, collections, and curatorial affairs at the National Air and Space...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Teddy Tzanetos, Ingenuity project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory speaks at an event marking NASA’s...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Teddy Tzanetos, Ingenuity project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory speaks at an event marking NASA’s...

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NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Dr. Katherine Calvin listens to a harmful algal bloom presentation on June 17, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Matt Shindell, space history curator at the National Air and Space Museum speaks at an event marking NASA’s donation...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
Image
Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

Teddy Tzanetos, Ingenuity project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory speaks at an event marking NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0384
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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This aerial view shows the Delta II launch pads at Complex 17 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2266
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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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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