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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: Ascraeus Mons
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Aug 9, 2023

Ascraeus Mons

This VIS image shows part of the summit of Ascraeus Mons. Ascraeus Mons is the northernmost and tallest of the three...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter
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Apr 16, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter

At NASA's Building 836, the Spacecraft Labs Telemetry Station at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a United...

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NASA image: VERITAS Mission Uses Iceland as Venus Stand-in
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Sep 19, 2023

VERITAS Mission Uses Iceland as Venus Stand-in

To lay the groundwork for NASA's VERITAS mission (Venus Emissivity, Radio science, InSAR, Topography, And...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1147
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., final processing is underway on the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2017
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Dec 18, 2002

KSC-02pd2017

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in clean room attire supervise the delivery of a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2013
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Dec 18, 2002

KSC-02pd2013

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers complete the process to detach a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle from the...

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NASA image: Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing
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Aug 22, 2017

Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence (SonicBAT) Testing

Microphone arrays and other instrumentation are strategically positioned along the ground at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: SDO Observes a Partial Lunar Eclipse
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Nov 14, 2018

SDO Observes a Partial Lunar Eclipse

On Nov. 7, 2018 for just under an hour, SDO viewed a lunar transit, when the Moon partially blocked SDO's view of...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install
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Mar 20, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2306
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Oct 6, 2005

KSC-05pd2306

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

United Launch Alliance (ULA) technicians assist as the solid rocket motor is lifted up and moved toward the Delta II...

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NASA image: SMAP During Weighing
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Nov 7, 2014

SMAP During Weighing

Operations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft in the clean room of the...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate
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Jun 14, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 SRM Lift and Mate

The solid rocket motor for mating to the United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle is lifted up at the Vertical...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter
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Apr 16, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter

At NASA's Building 836, the Spacecraft Labs Telemetry Station at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a United...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2973
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Jun 18, 2014

KSC-2014-2973

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The rotating radar antenna on NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat undergoes...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS
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Jun 8, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 First Stage Booster Transport and LVOS

United Launch Alliance (ULA) workers assist as the Delta II first stage is lifted to vertical at Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2742
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Apr 5, 2011

KSC-2011-2742

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., begin...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install
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Mar 20, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida test antennas...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2990
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-2990

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove red-tag items from the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift Off of Remaining Contain
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Jul 8, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Lift Off of Remaining Contain

Technicians check the Landsat 9 spacecraft secured in its protective stand on the floor of the Integrated Processing...

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NASA image: On the Edge
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Feb 4, 2015

On the Edge

In today's image, Mercury's horizon cuts a striking edge against the stark blackness of space. On the right,...

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NASA image: Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Sep 15, 2021

Landsat-9 Spacecraft Lift & Mate

The Landsat 9 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Space Launch Complex 3...

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NASA image: Getting Farside Seismic Suite Ready for Testing
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May 29, 2024

Getting Farside Seismic Suite Ready for Testing

In a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California in March 2024, technician Nik Schwarz...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist
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Jun 4, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Fairing Hoist

The second half of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket payload fairing is being prepared for the move...

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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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