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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: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

John Gagosian, director, Joint Agency Satellite Division, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Monday,...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Departure from VAFB
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Dec 2, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Departure from VAFB

An Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is mated to the underside of the company's L-1011 Stargazer aircraft. The Stargazer...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate and Black Light Test
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Nov 14, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate and Black Light Test

Technicians with Orbital ATK have installed the first half of the Pegasus XL fairing around NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS - "Days to Launch" Sign
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Dec 5, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS - "Days to Launch" Sign

A sign just inside the gate to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida notes that in seven days a Pegasus XL rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4641
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Aug 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket,...

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Sep 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis rolls along the crawlerway toward Launch pad 39A, in the background,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4632
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Aug 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket,...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-129 Crew
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Nov 21, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-129 Crew

S129-E-007317 (21 Nov. 2009) --- This scene of the Bahamas’ Andros Island and the Tongue of the Ocean was captured...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2004
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls up the ramp to Launch Pad 39B atop the...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

A technician with Orbital ATK prepares a set of micro satellites for installation on the deployment module for...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2545
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Sep 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis makes the slow journey up the incline to the top of Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: Storm on the Horizon
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Jul 20, 2019

Storm on the Horizon

NASA's Juno spacecraft saw this striking vista during its most recent close flyby of Jupiter. This view highlights...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 12, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

A technician with Orbital ATK prepares to install another micro satellite on the deployment module for NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1623
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Aug 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Boeing Delta II rocket with the Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4640
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Aug 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An unfavorable weather forecast as a result of Tropical Storm Isaac approaching Florida kept...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4661
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Aug 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance, or ULA, Atlas V...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Denton Gibson, launch director, Launch Services Program, NASA, participates in a prelaunch news conference on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4638
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Aug 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket,...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate Complete
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Nov 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fairing Mate Complete

In Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is seen after payload...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation
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Sep 21, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Fin Installation

Technicians prepare to install one of the fins on the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Technicians with Orbital ATK check out the micro satellites deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4655
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Aug 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, United Launch Alliance, or ULA, technicians...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 12, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

A technician with Orbital ATK checks the installation of the micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s...

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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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