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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’s SpaceX CRS-29 Live Launch Coverage
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Nov 9, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 Live Launch Coverage

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-29 Liftoff
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Nov 9, 2023

NASA's SpaceX CRS-29 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1989

Early Program Development

This 1989 artist's rendering shows how a Shuttle-C would look during launch. As envisioned by Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

L-R: Alan Lindenmoyer, Manager of Commercial Crew and Cargo Program, NASA; Gwynne Shotwell, President, SpaceX; Frank...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00284
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Aug 24, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Next question is from Sam, who's way up in Seattle, and his question is: 'Why is GOES-N being...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3817
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Oct 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3819
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Oct 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3818
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Oct 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: Animation of Asteroid 2022 EB5's Orbit Before Hitting Earth's Atmosphere
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Mar 15, 2022

Animation of Asteroid 2022 EB5's Orbit Before Hitting Earth's Atmosphere

This animation shows asteroid 2022 EB5's predicted orbit around the Sun before impacting into the Earth's atmosphere...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Sep 9, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Named for the Greek god associated with Mars, the NASA developed Ares launch vehicles will return humans to the moon...

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NASA image: GPM Looks Inside a Snow Storm
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Sep 4, 2014

GPM Looks Inside a Snow Storm

On March 17, 2014 the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission's Core Observatory flew over the East coast's...

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NASA image: SLS-Built-to-Explore-020922_V5_0077
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Feb 9, 2022

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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will enable a new era of space exploration. With NASA’s Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, center, stands next to her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4401
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Florida's Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, left, and NASA Commercial Crew Program Manager Ed Mango...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Dry Rehearsal of Static Fire Test
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Jan 3, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Dry Rehearsal of Static Fire Test

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company’s Crew Dragon attached, rolls out of the company’s hangar at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration
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Dec 14, 2018

Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson makes notes at her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5114
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Jul 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A media event was held on the grounds near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration
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Dec 14, 2018

Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration

An overall view of Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center shows the launch team at work...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2162
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Jul 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians Mike...

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NASA image: Following Carbon Dioxide Through the Atmosphere
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Dec 13, 2016

Following Carbon Dioxide Through the Atmosphere

Carbon dioxide plays a significant role in trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere. The gas is released from human...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2172
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Jul 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Dave Hillebrandt...

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

SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff

A two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for...

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

SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff

A two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Postlaunch News Conference
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Postlaunch News Conference

Bettina Inclán, NASA associate administrator for Communications, addresses members of the media during a post launch...

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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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