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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: INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE
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May 24, 1962

INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE

S62-02846 (24 May 1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7)...

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NASA image: STS-99 launch activities in the MCC during the first try
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Feb 1, 2000

STS-99 launch activities in the MCC during the first try

JSC2000-01065 (31 January 2000) --- Flight Director John Shannon, with his back to the FD console, waits patiently...

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NASA image: LIFTOFF - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE
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Mar 16, 1966

LIFTOFF - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE

S66-24465 (16 March 1966) --- The Gemini-Titan 8 (GT-8), carrying astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot, and...

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NASA image: Heat Shield Construction for NASA InSight Mission
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May 27, 2015

Heat Shield Construction for NASA InSight Mission

In this February 2015 scene from a clean room at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, specialists are building the...

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NASA image: Mars Interior Artist Concept
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Aug 20, 2012

Mars Interior Artist Concept

Artist rendition of the formation of rocky bodies in the solar system -- how they form and differentiate and evolve...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0397
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (left front), chairman of the Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0221
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At liftoff, space shuttle Atlantis begins its majestic climb into the heavens on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0996
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Jun 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dark, rain-filled clouds blanket the sky over the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0331
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against the backdrop of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: InSight, a Mars MIssion Artist Concept
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Feb 28, 2012

InSight, a Mars MIssion Artist Concept

This artist rendition is of the Interior exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0698
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a piece...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0328
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against a backdrop of clouds, space shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the sky atop a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1510
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Oct 9, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the still-dark early morning hours, Space Shuttle Discovery is illuminated by the...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - ATLAS/AGENA - LIFTOFF - CAPE
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - ATLAS/AGENA - LIFTOFF - CAPE

S66-18616 (16 March 1966) --- Gemini-Titan 8 (GT-8) spacecraft, carrying astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, command...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0443
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Feb 20, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Dave Weldon (center) is greeted by Launch Director Mike Leinbach (right) at...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0680
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Apr 14, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Payload Changeout Room at Pad 39-B are removing the batteries from...

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NASA image: REVIEW GT-7 MISSION REQUIREMENTS (PRIME CREW)
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Dec 2, 1965

REVIEW GT-7 MISSION REQUIREMENTS (PRIME CREW)

S65-56313 (2 Dec. 1965) --- Gemini-7 astronauts James Lovell Jr. (center) and Frank Borman (right) review mission...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0226
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Twin columns of fire propel space shuttle Atlantis into space on mission STS-122 to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3201
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May 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This diagram of a space shuttle orbiter shows the location of avionics bay 5. Space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1617
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Jul 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Mission Management Team gathers in NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Headquarters...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1770
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Dec 3, 1998

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Despite the launch scrub of Space Shuttle Mission STS-88, Commander Robert D. Cabana has a big smile as he returns...

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NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
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Oct 1, 1997

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

This artist’s concept is of the X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator, a subscale prototype Reusable Launch Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0224
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Its twin columns of fire merged behind it, space shuttle Atlantis is propelled into...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0248
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Billows of smoke and steam nearly obscure the twin columns of fire boosting space...

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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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