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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-2012-5940
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Oct 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V is raised onto the launch pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5939
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Oct 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V is raised onto the launch pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5949
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Oct 12, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A Centaur upper stage is lifted onto the first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5952
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Oct 13, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The boattail element is lifted onto the first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5951
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Oct 12, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A Centaur upper stage is lifted onto the first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5937
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Oct 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians prepare to raise the first stage booster of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5944
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Oct 12, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A Centaur upper stage is prepared for lifting onto the first stage booster of a United...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00123
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May 13, 2005

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NASA Commentator George Diller: This is Delta Launch Control at T-51 minutes and holding. We have had a decision by...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #1
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #1

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:14 a.m. on...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:14 a.m. on...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #6
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #6

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the uncrewed Dragon spacecraft atop, lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #3
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #3

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the uncrewed Dragon spacecraft atop, lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #2
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #2

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the uncrewed Dragon spacecraft atop, lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #4
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #4

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:14 a.m. on...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the uncrewed Dragon spacecraft, soars upward after lifting off from NASA...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #5
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff, Remote Camera #5

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:14 a.m. on...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the uncrewed Dragon spacecraft atop, lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1226
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Jan 28, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1229
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Jan 28, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0522
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Russian Antonov AH-124-100 cargo airplane lands at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0552
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Apr 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, the booster segment for a Lockheed...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1224
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Jan 28, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0559
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Apr 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Lockheed Martin Atlas V booster segment arrives at Atlas Space Operations Center at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0550
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Apr 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, workers begin offloading 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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