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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: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Rollout
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Apr 17, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Rollout

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, with the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module, exits the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1018
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Jul 2, 1997

KSC-97PC1018

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) technicians clean and prepare the upper equipment module for mating with the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA
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Dec 10, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA

AS17-147-22523 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan is seen test driving the "stripped down" Lunar Rover...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

The Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is carried atop the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

With blue sky for a background, the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is carried atop the United Launch...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Rollout
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Apr 17, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Rollout

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, with the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module, arrives at the pad at...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off at 11:11 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

With blue sky for a background, the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is carried atop the United Launch...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

With blue sky for a background, the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is carried atop the United Launch...

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NASA image: Progress 11P undocked from ISS
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Sep 4, 2003

Progress 11P undocked from ISS

ISS007-E-14456 (4 September 2003) --- An unpiloted Progress 11 supply vehicle departs from the Pirs Docking...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off at 11:11 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster
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Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster

The payload fairing containing the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is lowered onto the Centaur upper...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Loading
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Feb 7, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Loading

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers load...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Rollout
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Apr 17, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Rollout

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, with the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module, is transported along...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload
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Feb 6, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Atlas Spaceflight...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload
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Feb 6, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Atlas Spaceflight...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Rollout
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Apr 17, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Rollout

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, with the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module, is transported along...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Loading
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Feb 7, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Loading

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers load...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket soars upward after liftoff from...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Lift to KAMAG
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Mar 15, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Lift to KAMAG

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orbital ATK Cygnus...

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NASA image: Progress 11P undocked from ISS
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Sep 4, 2003

Progress 11P undocked from ISS

ISS007-E-14464 (4 September 2003) --- This close-up view of an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle was taken by one of...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff
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Apr 18, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-7 Liftoff

The Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is carried atop the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space...

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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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