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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-2012-2577
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing from port near Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2585
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Port Canaveral in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2578
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing through Port Canaveral...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing

A climate conversation is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 13, 2022, leading up to SpaceX’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Prelaunch Training Event
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Jul 31, 2019

SpaceX Crew Prelaunch Training Event

NASA and SpaceX held a joint training event for pre-launch operations, which provided an opportunity for the crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2575
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Freedom Star boat sets out for a day of testing after departing from port near Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2586
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Port Canaveral in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2579
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Mobile Aerospace Reconnaissance System, or MARS, is secured aboard NASA’s Freedom Star...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Control Team During Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Flight Control Team During Splashdown

jsc2026e022251(April 10, 2026) - Artemis II Flight Control Team pictured at consoles within the White Flight Control...

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NASA image: Manual Piloting NASA’s Orion Spacecraft
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Apr 1, 2026

Manual Piloting NASA’s Orion Spacecraft

jsc2026e019255 (April 1, 2026) – Lead Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan (left) and capsule communicator...

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NASA image: Vir Thanvi Portrait
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Feb 6, 2024

Vir Thanvi Portrait

“I had the privilege of being the very first project manager for [the] Near Space Network (NSN), and in my current...

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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, invited guests tour the blockhouse at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1978
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Mobile Aerospace Reconnaissance System, or MARS, is secured aboard NASA’s Freedom...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 27, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a photograph of the Apollo 8 Capsule being hoisted onto the recovery ship following splashdown on December...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 NASA Social Q&A
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Apr 21, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 NASA Social Q&A

At right, moderator Joshua Santora, NASA Communications, addresses the participants in a NASA Social Facebook Live...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT Mission Highlights
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Dec 23, 2019

Boeing OFT Mission Highlights

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft completed the first land touchdown of a human-rated capsule in U.S. history...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2865
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May 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Student investigator Emily Soice is interviewed by the media in the NASA Newsroom at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2867
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May 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Teacher Anthonette Pena is interviewed by the media in the NASA Newsroom at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-63-MA9-158
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May 16, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Mercury Mission Control, astronaut Wally Schirra, capsule communicator, or capcom for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2582
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat, from left, Boatswain Allan Gravina at the wheel, Captain...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 NASA Social Q&A
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Apr 21, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 NASA Social Q&A

At right, moderator Joshua Santora, NASA Communications, addresses the audience during a NASA Social Facebook Live...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2583
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Aboard NASA’s Freedom Star boat, Captain Mike Nicholas in foreground, Boatswain Allan Gravina...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2863
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May 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Student investigator Ryan Puri is interviewed by the media in the NASA Newsroom at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2864
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May 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Student investigators Cameron Zandstra, Jack Barth and JP Peerbolte are interviewed by the...

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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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