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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-2012-4633
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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 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: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module
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Oct 11, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers install one of eight NASA...

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NASA image: Hurricane Edouard taken by Expedition 41 crewmember
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Sep 16, 2014

Hurricane Edouard taken by Expedition 41 crewmember

ISS041-E-011536 (16 Sept. 2014) --- This is the eye of Hurricane Edouard in the Atlantic Ocean, as photographed by...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4628
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Aug 26, 2012

KSC-2012-4628

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

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing

Chris Reith, program manager, Advanced Baseline Imager, L3Harris Technologies, participates in a social panel on...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1620
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Aug 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the mobile service tower begins...

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

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Julianna Scheiman, director, NASA Science Missions, SpaceX, 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

The Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer, with a Pegasus XL rocket mated to the underside of the aircraft, has just taken...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1986
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Engineers keep watch on the crawler-transporter as it carries Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4649
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Aug 26, 2012

KSC-2012-4649

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 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-08pd2544
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Sep 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis approaches the top of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-79 mission
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Sep 25, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-79 mission

STS079-785-103 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- In this 70mm frame from the space shuttle Atlantis, the Brazilian state of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2009
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After sunset, Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in light from the fixed service...

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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 First Launch Attempt
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Dec 12, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS First Launch Attempt

Photographed from the F-18 pathfinder aircraft, the Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is seen flying over the...

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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 13, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Microsats Installation on Deployment Module

All of the micro satellites have been fully installed on the deployment module by Orbital ATK for NASA’s Cyclone...

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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 to install the micro satellites on the deployment module for NASA’s Cyclone...

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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

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers install one of eight NASA...

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NASA image: SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing

Elsayed Talaat, director, NOAA’s Office of Space Weather Observations, participates in a science briefing on Monday,...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing

Jade Zsiros, telemetry engineer, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a social panel on Monday, June 24,...

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NASA image: SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing

Ken Graham, director, NOAA’s National Weather Service, participates in a science briefing on Monday, June 24, 2024,...

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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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