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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: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 2, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0695
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Jan 20, 2005

KSC-05pd-0695

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the NASA spacecraft processing hangar 1610 located on North Vandenberg...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 2, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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May 18, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5850
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5850

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5846
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5846

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5848
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5848

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 2, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 2, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0698
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Feb 18, 2005

KSC-05pd-0698

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the NASA spacecraft processing hangar 1610 located on North Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0699
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Feb 18, 2005

KSC-05pd-0699

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the NASA spacecraft processing hangar 1610 located on North Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5847
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5847

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth
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Aug 5, 2015

From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of Earth

This animation still image shows the far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, as it crosses between the DISCOVR...

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NASA image: Colloidal Solids
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Oct 3, 2024

Colloidal Solids

jsc2024e065172 (10/3/2024) --- A temperature map is seen within a microgel suspension illuminated by the Colloidal...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test
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Dec 18, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Prelaunch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Prelaunch

Space Launch Complex 41 is seen illuminated by spotlights ahead of the Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test mission,...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test
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Dec 18, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test
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Dec 18, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Nov 6, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights after...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test
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Dec 18, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Nov 6, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights atop the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Nov 6, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights after...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test
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Dec 18, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft onboard is seen illuminated by...

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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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