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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: A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on Nov. 16, 2004
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Nov 16, 2004

A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on Nov. 16, 2004

The third X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket accelerate after launch from...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building
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Jan 26, 2022

NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building

On Jan. 26, 2022, the U.S. and NASA flags were raised at Building 4221 to mark the transfer of headquarters to that...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Sep 20, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This Atlas/Centaur launch vehicle, carrying the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3, lifted off on September...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 Launch
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Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7 Launch

Apollo 7 lifts off from Cape Kennedy Launch Complex 34 at 11:03 A.M., EDT. The astronauts aboard, for the first...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0722
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Jun 19, 1999

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At Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite...

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NASA image: Self Protection for Women with Mary Jackson Demonstrating
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Jun 10, 1983

Self Protection for Women with Mary Jackson Demonstrating

"Self Protection for Women,"sponsored by the Federal Women's Program Committee and the Training Office, will be held...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 8, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program, including an astronaut stand-in, participate in a series of...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Gets Bigger
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Apr 6, 2023

Baby Eagle Gets Bigger

A baby American bald eagle looks out from its nest, accompanied by one of its parents, in a tree located near...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Old KSC Headquarters Historic Marker Ceremony
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May 28, 2024

Old KSC Headquarters Historic Marker Ceremony

A large bronze historical marker plaque is unveiled Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the location of NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway
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Mar 14, 2019

Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway

The Atlantic Ocean Road is an 8.3 kilometer road that runs through an archipelago in Eide and Averoy in More of...

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NASA image: Padalka collects medical data for the Cardiocog experiment onboard the SM during Expedition 9
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Jul 5, 2004

Padalka collects medical data for the Cardiocog experiment onboard the SM during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-13739 (5 July 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander representing Russia’s...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Exterior view of Combustion Module-2 with the Experiment Module covered. The original CM flew on the Microgravity...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

NASA Press Secretary Jackie McGuinness introduces NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during an event announcing Blue...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A certificate and quilt square are on display that confirms the transfer of a giant hand-made quilt in honor of...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Mission Prelaunch
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Mission Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard is seen at Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4342
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Jun 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex, Star Trek memorabilia is being displayed...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1688
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SAEF II Payload Processing Facility (M7-1210) was demolished having outlived its...

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NASA image: Landslides in Cerberus Fossae
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Apr 16, 2019

Landslides in Cerberus Fossae

Cerberus Fossae is a steep-sided set of troughs cutting volcanic plains to the east of Elysium Mons. Steep slopes on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0453
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Jan 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a crane swings the detached lamp room clear of the...

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NASA image: Mir 22 cosmonauts in training at Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia
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Aug 20, 1996

Mir 22 cosmonauts in training at Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia

S96-13233 (July 1996) --- Cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun egresses a trainer at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3162
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Jun 2, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians connect the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket with its NuSTAR spacecraft to...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-V - PILOT - SUITING-UP - CAPE
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Aug 19, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-V - PILOT - SUITING-UP - CAPE

S65-46374 (21 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., Gemini-5 pilot, is pictured during suiting up operations...

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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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