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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-07pd0975
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Apr 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The mated Pegasus XL rocket - AIM spacecraft leaves Building 1655 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0793
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Mar 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the AIM spacecraft is prepared for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0789
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Mar 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians lower...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is ready for mating to the AIM...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians lower the spacecraft handling fixture...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician mates the AIM spacecraft, at left, to the Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0992
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Apr 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare to mate the AIM...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians lower the AIM spacecraft onto a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0991
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Apr 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the third stage of the Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 2, 2011

Earth Observation

ISS028-E-020276 (2 Aug. 2011) --- This photograph of polar mesospheric clouds was acquired at an altitude of just...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 26, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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Jul 26, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 29, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 26, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 29, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Jan 5, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-024622 (5 Jan. 2013) --- Polar mesospheric clouds over the South Pacific Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0654
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Mar 1, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians discuss the process for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0657
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Mar 7, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- Seen at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California is the fairing (foreground) for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0676
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Mar 1, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers move the stand holding...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0971
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Apr 13, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, under the protective clean tent,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0660
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Mar 7, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker monitors the Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0966
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Apr 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare the AIM spacecraft for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0655
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Mar 1, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician checks the final step...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0967
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Apr 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare the AIM spacecraft for...

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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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