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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-2011-1039
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Jan 6, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences Corp. Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Flight Day
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Apr 26, 2023

Baby Eagle Flight Day

A baby American bald eagle takes flight from a tree that contains its nest at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Launch of the Northrup Grumman CRS-15 Cygnus Cargo Craft
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Feb 20, 2021

Launch of the Northrup Grumman CRS-15 Cygnus Cargo Craft

Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket carrying the Cygnus cargo spacecraft lifted off at 12:36 p.m. EST from NASA’s...

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Aug 9, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the PICSat payload for its launch aboard the Athena 1 launch vehicle at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4578
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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Space Florida President Frank DiBello joined other...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-059
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Jul 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the Starshine 3 payload for its launch aboard the Athena 1 launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4579
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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Chief of Staff David Radzanowski addresses...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0330
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After launch of space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-122 mission, a helicopter takes off...

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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians check the STEREO...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5478
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's C-9 aircraft takes off ahead of the space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's...

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Apr 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Nicole Stott, Dr. Tim Broderick of the University of Cincinnati, and...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-035
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May 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A special platform connects the barge with a ramp to allow Castor 120, the first stage of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1732
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Aug 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the...

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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - What appears to be a juvenile red-tailed hawk takes off from its perch in a dead tree in an...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

Navy Divers of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 1 prepare to take NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-054
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Jul 19, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A technician performs final testing on Starshine 3 at the Naval Research Laboratory in...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-056
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May 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A convoy of trucks transports the stages of an Athena launch vehicle and supporting launch...

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Sep 5, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - The Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), on Kodiak Island is viewed from a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4627
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Sep 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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Aug 8, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians transport the Sapphire payload at Kodiak Island, Alaska, as preparations to...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York
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Apr 27, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York

Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is seen prior to taking off for...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett (left) and Sir Richard Branson (right) talk with Virgin Atlantic...

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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media are gathered at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s television studio for a press...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1794
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Aug 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers prepare one of the STEREO...

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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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