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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-2011-6695
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Jul 12, 2011

KSC-2011-6695

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the high bay of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3016
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers close space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6709
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Jul 13, 2011

KSC-2011-6709

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the high bay of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Updated WORF patch
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Aug 16, 2012

Updated WORF patch

This patch represents the essential elements associated with pressurized Earth science research aboard the...

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NASA image: 88-South Antarctic Traverse: Year Two
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May 28, 2019

88-South Antarctic Traverse: Year Two

For the second straight year, NASA researchers endured low temperatures, biting winds, and high altitude to conduct...

GSFC
NASA image: Shark Bay, Australia
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Dec 8, 2017

Shark Bay, Australia

Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve is located in the Shark Bay World Heritage Site in Western Australia. It is one...

GSFC
NASA image: Scanning Webb’s Surrogate Eye
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Dec 8, 2017

Scanning Webb’s Surrogate Eye

Engineer Erin Wilson adds aluminum tape to electrical cables to protect them from the cold during environmental...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3997
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Nov 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials and...

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NASA image: Lucy Science Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Science Briefing

A science briefing for the Lucy mission is held inside the TV Auditorium at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland
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Sep 3, 2002

Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland

Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier of Europe, covers more than 120 square kilometers (more than 45 square miles)...

JPL
NASA image: Jupiter's Appearance in Microwave Light
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Oct 28, 2021

Jupiter's Appearance in Microwave Light

This animation depicts Jupiter's banded appearance in microwave light as seen by the microwave radiometer instrument...

JPL
NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen speaks to family members of Dr....

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, far left, greets family members of...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1981

Spacelab

The primary purpose of the Spacelab-3 mission was to conduct materials science experiments in a stable low-gravity...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Orbit Around the Moon (Artist's Concept)
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Oct 29, 2024

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Orbit Around the Moon (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in lunar orbit about 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the...

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NASA image: RGM_4221
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4221

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7975
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Nov 26, 2011

KSC-2011-7975

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Four towering lightning protection masts seem to stand guard as NASA's Mars Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7302
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Oct 8, 2011

KSC-2011-7302

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7371
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Oct 11, 2011

KSC-2011-7371

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, all...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6843
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Sep 8, 2011

KSC-2011-6843

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Vertical Integration Facility is reflected in the water standing near the facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7643
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Oct 31, 2011

KSC-2011-7643

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6946
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Sep 12, 2011

KSC-2011-6946

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7077
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Sep 23, 2011

KSC-2011-7077

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7091
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Sep 23, 2011

KSC-2011-7091

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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