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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-05PD-1863
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Aug 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), atop a Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket, awaits...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1860
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Aug 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), atop a Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket, awaits...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1853
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Aug 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) atop its Atlas V launch vehicle (right) and...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven patch
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Mar 1, 2003

Expedition Seven patch

ISS007-S-001 (March 2003) --- The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Seven patch consists of two...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1872
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the NASA News Center, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) atop a Lockheed...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers New Mexico Student Questions May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023

Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers New Mexico Student Questions May 30, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Stephen Bowen and Frank Rubio answered...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0411
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Feb 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, an unusual view of the Delta...

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NASA image: Delta II Heavy launch of "Opportunity" MER-B Rover
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Jul 7, 2003

Delta II Heavy launch of "Opportunity" MER-B Rover

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy launch vehicle carrying the rover...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc203
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Jan 22, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn, second from right, enjoys a tour of the SPACEHAB Payload Processing Facility in Cape...

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NASA image: Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast
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Oct 12, 2024

Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation and share NASA Stennis’ rich history of propulsion...

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NASA image: Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast
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Oct 12, 2024

Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation and share NASA Stennis’ rich history of propulsion...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1871
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen on the horizon just past the NASA News Center’s countdown clock, NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: Delta II Heavy MER-B - MST Rollback
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Jul 7, 2003

Delta II Heavy MER-B - MST Rollback

The Mobile Service Tower is ready to be rolled back at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7843
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Nov 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Director Bill Dowdell talks to station employees based at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast
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Oct 12, 2024

Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation and share NASA Stennis’ rich history of propulsion...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1852
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Aug 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) atop its Atlas V launch vehicle are seen in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1864
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Aug 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), atop a Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket, awaits...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1870
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) launches at 7:43 a.m. EDT atop a Lockheed...

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NASA image: Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast
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Oct 12, 2024

Start Your Engines: NASA Stennis Cruises on the Coast

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation and share NASA Stennis’ rich history of propulsion...

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NASA image: Delta II Heavy launch of "Opportunity" MER-B Rover
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Jul 7, 2003

Delta II Heavy launch of "Opportunity" MER-B Rover

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy launch vehicle carrying the rover...

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NASA image: Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2003

Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy launch vehicle carrying the rover...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1867
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) launches at 7:43 a.m. EDT atop a Lockheed...

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NASA image: Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2003

Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy launch vehicle carrying the rover...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1861
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Aug 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), atop a Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket, awaits...

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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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