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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: Basking in Light
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Dec 26, 2016

Basking in Light

Sunlight truly has come to Saturn's north pole. The whole northern region is bathed in sunlight in this view from...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  NASA's Lunar Prospector spacecraft launched successfully on its way to the Moon from Launch Complex 46 (LC46) at Cape Canaveral Air Station on Jan. 6 at 9:38 p.m. EST.  It was the inaugural launch of Lockheed Martin's Athena II launch vehicle and the first launch from LC46, operated by Spaceport Florida Authority.  Lunar Prospector, built for the NASA Ames Research Center by Lockheed Martin, is a spin-stabilized spacecraft designed to provide NASA with the first global maps of the Moon's surface and its gravitational magnetic fields, as well as look for the possible presence of ice near the lunar poles.  It will orbit the Moon at an altitude of approximately 63 miles during a one-year mission.
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Jan 6, 1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Lunar Prospector spacecraft launched successfully on its way to the Moon from Launch Complex 46 (LC46) at Cape Canaveral Air Station on Jan. 6 at 9:38 p.m. EST. It was the inaugural launch of Lockheed Martin's Athena II launch vehicle and the first launch from LC46, operated by Spaceport Florida Authority. Lunar Prospector, built for the NASA Ames Research Center by Lockheed Martin, is a spin-stabilized spacecraft designed to provide NASA with the first global maps of the Moon's surface and its gravitational magnetic fields, as well as look for the possible presence of ice near the lunar poles. It will orbit the Moon at an altitude of approximately 63 miles during a one-year mission.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Lunar Prospector spacecraft launched successfully on its way to the Moon from...

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NASA image: Solar Active Region's Cameo Appearance
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Dec 11, 2018

Solar Active Region's Cameo Appearance

The only active region observed this week appeared on Dec. 5, 2018 and grew into an average size display of dynamic...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2809
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Apr 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers position...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3836
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May 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a clean-room environment at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla....

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Liftoff
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Feb 9, 2020

Solar Orbiter Liftoff

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, carrying the Solar Orbiter, lifts off Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: STS-26 MS Nelson during Crew escape system (CES) testing in JSC WETF Bldg 29
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Jul 8, 1988

STS-26 MS Nelson during Crew escape system (CES) testing in JSC WETF Bldg 29

S88-42409 (20 July 1988) --- STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Mission Specialist (MS) George D. Nelson...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Science Briefing
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Feb 7, 2020

Solar Orbiter Science Briefing

Guenther Hasinger, director of science, European Space Agency, participates in a Solar Orbiter science press...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4381
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Jun 13, 2011

KSC-2011-4381

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers use an overhead crane to lift the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc01
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After launch tower retraction, the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Mars Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0813
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May 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - These bald eagles scan the landscape of Kennedy Space Center from the top of a utility...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3953
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May 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a Volga-Dnepr Antonov AN-124-100, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3849
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May 20, 2011

KSC-2011-3849

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. are stowing solar...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS)
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Jan 6, 2020

Solar Orbiter Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS)

The booster of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch the Solar Orbiter spacecraft is lifted into...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2808
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Apr 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers move the...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Spacecraft Mate to Spacecraft Adapter
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Oct 4, 2022

JPSS-2 Spacecraft Mate to Spacecraft Adapter

Technicians assist as a crane is used to move the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Joint Polar...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7016
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Mar 1, 1979

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Range : 4.2 million kilometers (2.6 million miles) Ganymede is Jupiter's Largest Galilean satellites and 3rd from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4971
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Jun 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians use an...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1145
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of three osprey fledglings spreads its wings, anticipating flight. The nest is in...

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NASA image: NASA Selects Astrobotic to Fly VIPER Rover to the Moon  (Media Resource Reel)
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Jun 10, 2020

NASA Selects Astrobotic to Fly VIPER Rover to the Moon (Media Resource Reel)

NASA’s water-seeking robotic Moon rover just booked a ride to the Moon’s South Pole. Astrobotic of Pittsburgh,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4064
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers use a crane to...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad
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Feb 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Solar Orbiter spacecraft begins rollout from the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4762
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers attach an overhead crane to the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0950
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- While the female osprey eats fish brought by her mate, the male guards the nest,...

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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.
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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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