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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-2009-6795
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6795

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Concrete covers the insulation in the walls for the Propellants North Administrative and...

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NASA image: Iron-Nickel Meteorite Zapped by Mars Rover Laser
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Nov 2, 2016

Iron-Nickel Meteorite Zapped by Mars Rover Laser

The dark, golf-ball-size object in this composite, colorized view from the Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2009-2443
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Mar 31, 2009

KSC-2009-2443

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under early morning light, space shuttle Atlantis makes its slow way to Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc07
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a Roman candle, the exhaust from the Boeing Delta II rocket with the Mars...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Transport from HIF to IPF
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Jun 3, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Transport from HIF to IPF

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the first of two payload...

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NASA image: Rover Track in Sand Sheet Near Martian Sand Dune
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Dec 10, 2015

Rover Track in Sand Sheet Near Martian Sand Dune

The rippled surface of the first Martian sand dune ever studied up close fills this view of "High Dune" from the...

JPL
NASA image: Craters 'Twixt Day and Night
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Dec 20, 2004

Craters 'Twixt Day and Night

Three sizeable impact craters, including one with a marked central peak, lie along the line that divides day and...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2010-1109
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1109

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers guide one of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2896
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Jun 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2896

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Researchers review procedures for harvesting the outredgeous red lettuce leaves in the Veggie...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2906
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Jun 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2906

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The plant pillows containing the outredgeous red lettuce leaves are being harvested inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1115
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Jan 7, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is enlisted to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2902
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Jun 11, 2014

KSC-2014-2902

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jim Smodell, a technician with SGT, moves the plant pillows containing the outredgeous red...

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NASA image: GEDI Overview
Video
Dec 17, 2018

GEDI Overview

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation, or GEDI, uses advanced laser technology to reveal the makeup of remote...

GSFC
NASA image: Adam Wroblewski and Shaun McKeehan Working In PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

Adam Wroblewski and Shaun McKeehan Working In PC-12 Aircraft

Adam Wroblewski and Shaun McKeehan Working In PC-12 Aircraft during in flight testing on June 13, 2024. A team at...

GRC
NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 18, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the first of two United...

KSC
NASA image: A Break in the Milky Way's Sagittarius Arm
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Aug 17, 2021

A Break in the Milky Way's Sagittarius Arm

A contingent of young stars and star-forming gas clouds is sticking out of one of the Milky Way's spiral arms like a...

JPL
NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Oct 13, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Chandra X-Ray Observatory took this first x-ray picture of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) on October 13, 1999. The blue...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-2244
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Mar 10, 2011

KSC-2011-2244

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the first light of day, space shuttle Endeavour stands ready for processing at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1394
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Sep 20, 2000

KSC00pp1394

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears ghostlike in the runway lights as it touches down on...

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NASA image: Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff
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Jun 12, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Prepped for Takeoff

At Glenn Research Center, the PC-12 is Prepped for a flight and ready to takeoff on June 12, 2024. A team at NASA’s...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6799
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6799

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Construction of the walls for the Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance Facility...

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NASA image: Kurt Blankenship and James Demers Fly PC-12 Aircraft During Testing
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Jun 13, 2024

Kurt Blankenship and James Demers Fly PC-12 Aircraft During Testing

Kurt Blankenship and James Demers Fly PC-12 Aircraft During Testing on June 13, 2024. A team at NASA’s Glenn...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0863
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Mar 27, 2008

KSC-08pd0863

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- On Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker attaches the crane to a solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1118
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1118

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a row of walls is erected as...

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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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