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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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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising on columns of fire above the smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – After arrival of the cargo plane, the shipping container holding the...

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NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
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Jan 6, 2016

TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION

A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

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NASA image: Farewell to Murray Buttes Image 3
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Sep 9, 2016

Farewell to Murray Buttes Image 3

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) in NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows finely layered rocks within the...

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May 25, 2000

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In this long view of the launch tower at Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the upper stage Centaur rocket...

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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The shipping container with the OSTM/Jason-2 spacecraft inside is offloaded...

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Oct 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With a glimpse of the rising sun behind it, space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Farewell to Murray Buttes Image 4
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Sep 9, 2016

Farewell to Murray Buttes Image 4

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) in NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows an outcrop with finely layered rocks...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2590
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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Just Against a backdrop of clouds on the horizon, the Delta II rocket carrying NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2589
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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn spacecraft rises from the smoke and fire on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2176
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rises above the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2579
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Contrails from the launch of space shuttle Discovery on the STS-131 mission glow in rainbow...

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Apr 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Delta II first stage is being...

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May 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Delta...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour rises majestically on the STS-127 mission from amid the smoke and...

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Jan 12, 2003

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Vandenberg AFB CA-- A Boeing Delta II rocket soars above the clouds here today at Vandenberg AFB CA. The NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

The sun rises shortly before Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot;...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1281
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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers prepare to move the shipping container holding the OSTM/Jason-2...

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NASA image: STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jan 9, 1990

STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, its external tank (ET), and solid rocket boosters (SRBs) rise above the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1285
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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, the truck carrying the OSTM/Jason-2 satellite...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Earth over the horizon of the moon
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Jan 21, 2009

Apollo 8 Mission image,Earth over the horizon of the moon

AS08-14-2384 (Dec. 1968)--- The rising Earth is about five degrees above the lunar horizon in this photograph--one...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under a cloud-washed sky, space shuttle Endeavour rises majestically from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage
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Apr 9, 2007

Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4114
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From across the water, space shuttle Endeavour rises powerfully from NASA Kennedy 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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