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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-98pc910
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Aug 12, 1998

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Inside this NASA Dryden Flight Research Center DC-8, which was on view at Patrick Air Force Base, visitors get a...

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NASA image: VIP group in hangar during AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

VIP group in hangar during AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign

VIP group in hangar during AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign, L-R: Dr. Gahssem Asrar, NASA Associate Administrator...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4631
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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: KSC00pp1113
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shuttle Atlantis, with twin solid rocket boosters and external tank atop the Mobile...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Omar Baez, a senior launch director in NASA's...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011
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Nov 28, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Mate to L-1011

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket is transported to be mated to the...

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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

Technicians with Orbital ATK continue to install micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4663
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Aug 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A view from above shows the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, carrying NASA’s twin...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Arrival at CCAFS
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Dec 2, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Arrival at CCAFS

The Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft begins its descent to the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4636
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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: KSC00pp1114
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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shuttle Atlantis, with twin solid rocket boosters and external tank atop the Mobile...

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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 assembles the micro satellites deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prepared for Launch Aboard Orbital ATK's L-101
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prepared for Launch Aboard Orbital ATK's L-101

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Skid Strip the Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is being prepared to...

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NASA image: iss032e025603
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Sep 9, 2012

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ISS032-E-025603 (9 Sept. 2012) --- Tropical Storm Leslie is clearly seen in the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 9, 2012, as...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4644
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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 Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 18, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-013701 (19 Aug. 2008) ---- This frame is a westward-looking oblique view of Tropical Storm Fay, as seen...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0303
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This Broad-Winged Hawk is ready for flight from its perch on a utility pole at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1989
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the NASA News Center across the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39 Area,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4625
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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: 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-007318 (21 Nov. 2009) --- This scene of the Bahamas’ Andros Island and the Tongue of the Ocean was captured...

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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

Technicians with Orbital ATK continue to install micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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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 prepare a set of micro satellites for installation on the deployment module for NASA’s...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Arrival at CCAFS
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Dec 2, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Arrival at CCAFS

The Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft touches down at 3:57 p.m. EST at the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air...

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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

Technicians with Orbital ATK continue to install micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone Global...

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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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