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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-73P-0116
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Mar 16, 1973

KSC-73P-0116

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- In the AO Building at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station in Florida, the Pioneer G spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This montage is a sequence of soft x-ray photographs of the boot-shaped coronal hole rotating with the sun. The...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7961
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7961

CAPE CANAVERAL – Launch controllers oversee the countdown in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center (ASOC) before...

KSC
NASA image: Astronaut John Young participates in lunar surface EVA training at KSC
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Feb 9, 1972

Astronaut John Young participates in lunar surface EVA training at KSC

S72-19739 (22 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, participates...

JSC
NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 13, 1992

Space Science

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the integrated Mars Observer/Transfer Orbit Stage (TOS) payload is...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7964
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7964

CAPE CANAVERAL – Launch managers from NASA and United Launch Alliance oversee the countdown in the Atlas V...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7965
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7965

CAPE CANAVERAL – Launch controllers oversee the countdown in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center (ASOC) before...

KSC
NASA image: The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility
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Aug 1, 2024

The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

NASA’s In-Space Propulsion Facility located at Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky Ohio is the world’s only...

GRC
NASA image: Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator
Video
Mar 27, 2024

Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator

A timelapse video shows engineers and technicians moving NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft into the 85-foot-tall...

JPL
NASA image: NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (Mission Animations)
Video
Nov 17, 2022

NASA’s Lunar Flashlight (Mission Animations)

Animations for media and public use. These animation sequences show NASA’s Lunar Flashlight SmallSat deploying in...

JPL
NASA image: How to Bring Mars Sample Tubes Safely to Earth (Mars News Report Oct. 19, 2022)
Video
Oct 26, 2022

How to Bring Mars Sample Tubes Safely to Earth (Mars News Report Oct. 19, 2022)

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is filling sample tubes with rocky material on the Red Planet as the agency works on...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-7975
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7975

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Four towering lightning protection masts seem to stand guard as NASA's Mars Science...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment
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Jun 3, 2025

IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment

Technicians test the spring-activated door on the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8177
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8177

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers, on the deck of NASA's Liberty Star ship and in a boat in the Atlantic Ocean, prepare...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1146
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Jun 14, 2006

KSC-06pd1146

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., final processing is underway on the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7973
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7973

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft, sealed inside its payload fairing atop the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5615
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Jul 14, 2011

KSC-2011-5615

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Delta turn basin at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, United Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-8149
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8149

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are under way at Port Canaveral in Florida for the early-morning departure of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1144
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Jun 14, 2006

KSC-06pd1144

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., final processing is underway on the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-8176
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8176

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers on the deck of NASA's Liberty Star ship prepare for testing in the Atlantic Ocean of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1147
Image
Jun 14, 2006

KSC-06pd1147

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., final processing is underway on the...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment
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Jun 3, 2025

IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment

Technicians test the spring-activated door on the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-8150
Image
Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8150

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Port Canaveral in Florida, an Orion flight test capsule is secured to the deck of NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7977
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7977

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft, sealed inside its payload fairing atop 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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