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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: NASA Meatball Painting on VAB
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May 29, 2020

NASA Meatball Painting on VAB

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2733
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May 29, 2014

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HAWTHORNE, Calif. - The Dragon V2 stands on a stage inside SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, Calif., during its...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Dragon Arrival
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Feb 13, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Dragon Arrival

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft for its first crew launch from American soil arrived at the launch site on Feb....

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Launch
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Launch

NASA astronaut Doug Hurley and chief of the astronaut office Pat Forrester watch the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Prelaunch
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Feb 14, 2020

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Prelaunch

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on Pad-0A, Friday, Feb....

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NASA image: NASA Meatball Painting at VAB
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May 8, 2020

NASA Meatball Painting at VAB

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, is underway on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Prelaunch
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Feb 5, 2020

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Prelaunch

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is raised into a vertical position on...

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NASA image: Platform A North Installation
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Jan 12, 2017

Platform A North Installation

In a view from below, the American flag is in view hanging from the final work platform, A north, as the platform is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5550
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The American flag waves as the Ares I-X rocket passes by on its slow trek to Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

This photograph is of the engine for the Redstone rocket. The Redstone ballistic missile was a high-accuracy,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4034
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Sep 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A U.S. flag at NASA's Press Site is a fitting setting for the liftoff from American soil of...

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NASA image: Platform A North Installation
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Jan 12, 2017

Platform A North Installation

The American flag and a small tree are in view on the final work platform, A north, as the platform is lifted up by...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad39A Event
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX Pad39A Event

Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, speaks to members of the news media at Launch...

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NASA image: Platform A North Installation
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Jan 12, 2017

Platform A North Installation

High up in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the final...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad39A Event
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX Pad39A Event

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to members of the news media at Launch Complex 39A. At left is...

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NASA image: Platform A North Arrival
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Dec 13, 2016

Platform A North Arrival

The American flag is in view on the back of a heavy load transport truck from Tillett Heavy Hauling in Titusville,...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad39A Event
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX Pad39A Event

Timothy Hughes, senior vice president and general counsel for SpaceX speaks to members of the news media at Launch...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad39A Event
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX Pad39A Event

Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, speaks to members of the news media at Launch...

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NASA image: Platform A North Arrival
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Dec 13, 2016

Platform A North Arrival

Workers fold an American flag that was on the back of a heavy load transport truck from Tillett Heavy Hauling in...

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NASA image: Platform A North Installation
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Jan 12, 2017

Platform A North Installation

The American flag can be seen hanging from the final work platform, A north, as the platform is lifted up by crane...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1474
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts, John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter, talk to Mercury Project workers...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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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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