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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: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 28, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-732-089 (19-29 May 1996) --- This photograph encompasses an area comprising 99 percent of the Egyptian...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc480
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Apr 15, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-90 Mission Specialist Dafydd (Dave) Williams, M.D., with the Canadian Space Agency...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2853
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May 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is nestled between the lightning protection system towers...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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Jun 16, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Popocatepetl Volcano, Mexico
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Mar 2, 2020

Popocatepetl Volcano, Mexico

Popocatepetl, Mexico's most active volcano, erupted on February 23, sending blocks and bombs down the volcano's...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0643
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May 19, 2000

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STS-101 Mission Specialist James S. Voss relaxes during suitup in the Operations and Checkout Building before...

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NASA image: Destination: Space
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May 20, 2016

Destination: Space

RS-25 rocket engine No. 2059 is removed from the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on May 19, 2016. The engine...

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NASA image: CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX
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Mar 19, 2019

CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX

The Space Test Program-Houston 6 (STP-H6) payload is being prepared for its move from the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0653
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-101, twin...

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NASA image: Dr. Robert Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Robert Goddard

Tail piece, with fixed movable air vanes, and vanes movable into the blast, of Dr. Robert Goddard's rocket, May 19,...

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NASA image: NASA's Boeing OFT-2 Postlaunch News Conference
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May 19, 2022

NASA's Boeing OFT-2 Postlaunch News Conference

Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate; Steve Stich, manager, NASA’s...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 28, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-715-037 (19-29 May 1996) --- According to NASA scientists, Ruapehu, on New Zealand?s North Island, is one of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0651
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Shedding light into the darkness surrounding it, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off at...

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NASA image: Fisheye View of Crewmembers Sharing a Meal in the SM
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May 19, 2010

Fisheye View of Crewmembers Sharing a Meal in the SM

ISS023-E-048816 (19 May 2010) --- A fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used to capture this...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3718
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Apr 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Partially hidden behind a flame and exhaust deflector, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0656
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The brilliant exhaust from the solid rocket boosters (left) and blue mach diamonds...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2962
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The vulture in the foreground may have been startled to flight by the roar of space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0652
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cauldron of steam and smoke during liftoff at...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0650
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT, challenging dawn as it lights up...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3713
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Apr 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The 227-foot-tall 69.2 meter) SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex-40 on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0641
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May 19, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Commander James D. Halsell Jr. appears relaxed as he waits to head...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0652
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cauldron of steam and smoke during liftoff at...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff
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May 19, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off on May 19, 2022, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral...

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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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