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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: Shuttle Enterprise Mated to 747 SCA in Flight
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May 16, 1983

Shuttle Enterprise Mated to 747 SCA in Flight

The Space Shuttle Enterprise, the nation's prototype space shuttle orbiter, departed NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc827
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Jul 13, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist Pedro Duque of Spain, who represents the European Space Agency (ESA), waves after arriving...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc826
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Jul 13, 1998

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STS-95 Mission Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. arrives aboard a T-38 jet aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: Distant view of STS-58 Columbia launch from Shuttle Training Aircraft
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Oct 18, 1993

Distant view of STS-58 Columbia launch from Shuttle Training Aircraft

STS058-S-122 (18 Oct 1993) --- This distant shot of Columbia on its way to Earth-orbit was captured on film from the...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6432
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Nov 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a Volga-Dnepr Antonov...

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NASA image: Dedicating the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility for An American Hero
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Aug 12, 2021

Dedicating the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility for An American Hero

NASA’s Glenn Research Center held a dedication ceremony for its Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio,...

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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – From the runway of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a Pathfinder...

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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the runway of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a Pathfinder aircraft...

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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft (right) taxis on the runway for takeoff from...

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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the contingency crew and...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3143
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a Pathfinder aircraft...

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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers make final...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3141
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3135
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – On the ramp of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers make final...

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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft begins rolling for takeoff from Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3151
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3139
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft begins rolling for takeoff from Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3148
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft begins to taxi for takeoff from Vandenberg Air...

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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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