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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: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the company selected to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3107
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Apr 26, 2011

KSC-2011-3107

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. install the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4343
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Jun 10, 2011

KSC-2011-4343

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex, Star Trek memorabilia is being displayed...

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NASA image: STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)
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Feb 11, 1986

STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)

S86-28458 (28 Feb. 1986) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats participates in a rehearsal for his assigned flight at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2853
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Apr 11, 2011

KSC-2011-2853

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. secure NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building
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Jan 26, 2022

NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building

On Jan. 26, 2022, the U.S. and NASA flags were raised at Building 4221 to mark the transfer of headquarters to that...

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NASA image: ACD16-0001-018
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Jan 6, 2016

ACD16-0001-018

This Nissan LEAF vehicle being tested on the Ames campus is equipped with cameras, sensors and cellular data...

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NASA image: HST over Earth limb
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Mar 9, 2002

HST over Earth limb

STS109-E-5882 (9 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), appearing as a tiny, almost indistinguishable...

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NASA image: Adam's Bridge, India-Sri Lanka
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Dec 10, 2021

Adam's Bridge, India-Sri Lanka

Adam's Bridge is a 48 km long chain of limestone shoals, that were formerly a land bridge between India and Sri...

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NASA image: Rover DNA Inscription
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Apr 5, 2021

Rover DNA Inscription

This photo shows two small drawings inscribed inside the front left wheel of the Mars Perseverance rover, pictured...

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NASA image: Lucy Mission Prelaunch
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Mission Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard is seen at Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4114
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Jul 15, 2010

KSC-2010-4114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, External...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2179
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Sep 14, 2005

KSC-05PD-2179

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, an external tank is lifted...

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NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Oct 17, 2019

Elysium Fossae

Today's VIS image shows part of Elysium Fossae, located on the western flank of the Elysium volcanic complex. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4056
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Jul 13, 2010

KSC-2010-4056

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tugboats safely deliver NASA's Pegasus barge, carrying External Tank-138 to the turn basin...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1978

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This photograph was taken during the assembly of the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2 at TRW, Inc., the...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building
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Jan 26, 2022

NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building

On Jan. 26, 2022, the U.S. and NASA flags were raised at Building 4221 to mark the transfer of headquarters to that...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2854
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Apr 11, 2011

KSC-2011-2854

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Juno spacecraft is secured to the rotation stand for testing in Astrotech's payload...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft Uncrating at Astrotech VSFB
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Jan 15, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft Uncrating at Astrotech VSFB

NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) is...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle in New Nest at KSC
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Mar 8, 2023

Baby Eagle in New Nest at KSC

A baby American bald eagle spends time with one of its parents in a nest located near Kennedy Parkway North at...

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NASA image: Pilot Still makes notes on aft flight deck
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Aug 12, 2016

Pilot Still makes notes on aft flight deck

STS083-317-009 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut Susan L. Still, pilot, goes over a checklist at the control panel on...

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NASA image: New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
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Sep 8, 2005

New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

JSC2005-E-37989 (8 September 2005)--- Extensive flooding of neighborhoods to the east of the 17th Street Canal (left...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Team Members at NASA Goddard
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Nov 8, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Team Members at NASA Goddard

Researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, pose with a cannister that contains a...

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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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