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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-04pd1626
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Aug 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The tip of the Boeing Delta II rocket with its MESSENGER spacecraft on top breaks...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0216
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As a rosy dawn creeps over the horizon, Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration...

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NASA image: STS124-S-002
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Sep 25, 2007

STS124-S-002

STS124-S-002 (25 Sept. 2007) --- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-124 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0250
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Beechcraft Starship aircraft precedes the takeoff of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftof
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftof

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0689
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie is helped with his helmet during suitup before heading...

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NASA image: Portrait - STS 51G Crew
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Jan 1, 1985

Portrait - STS 51G Crew

S85-32877 (20 May 1985) --- Seven 51-G crew members take a break from training and other preparations for their June...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team members discuss lunar geography  -- jsc2026e019958
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team members discuss lunar geography -- jsc2026e019958

Artemis II lunar science team members, from left, Ryan Ewing, Juliane Gross, and Debra Needham, discuss lunar...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jack Hathaway pose for a portrait inside the cupola
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Apr 13, 2026

NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jack Hathaway pose for a portrait inside the cupola

iss074e0458223 (April 13, 2026) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Chris Williams and Jack Hathaway, both Expedition 74...

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NASA image: Circles and Hexagons
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Oct 9, 2017

Circles and Hexagons

Saturn's cloud belts generally move around the planet in a circular path, but one feature is slightly different. The...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes
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Jan 30, 2018

Investigating Mars: Kaiser Crater Dunes

At the top of this VIS image crescent shaped dunes are visible. As the dunes approach a break in elevation the forms...

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NASA image: Comet ISON Passes Through Virgo
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet ISON Passes Through Virgo

Date: 8 Nov 2013 - Comet ISON shines in this five-minute exposure taken at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center on...

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NASA image: Comet ISON Enhanced
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet ISON Enhanced

Taken on 19 Nov. 2013, this image shows a composite "stacked" image of comet ISON. These five stacked...

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NASA image: Modeled Image of ISON
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Dec 8, 2017

Modeled Image of ISON

In this modeled image of ISON, the coma has been subtracted, leaving behind the nucleus. Credit: NASA, ESA, the...

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NASA image: Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose
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Jun 24, 2020

Water Gushes From SLS Rocket LOX Propellant Tank As Engineers Break It On Purpose

To complete the structural qualification test campaign for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the liquid...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Talks with Media Following Record-Breaking Mission - Oct. 13, 2023
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Oct 13, 2023

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Talks with Media Following Record-Breaking Mission - Oct. 13, 2023

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who returned to Earth on Sept. 27 after spending 371 days in space, discussed his...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0454
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Apr 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During a break in their Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), the STS-101 crew...

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NASA image: Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate
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Sep 16, 2021

Lucy Centaur Stage Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Centaur stage for NASA’s Lucy mission is lifted by crane into the Vertical...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 8, 1998

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts and two payload specialists take a break in training for the Neurolab mission to pause for a crew...

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NASA image: Lucy Science Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Science Briefing

Hal Weaver, L'LORRI Instrument Principal Investigator, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, is introduced...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The payload fairing containing NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is hoisted up at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1
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Sep 30, 2021

Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, move the first half of the United...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61
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Dec 2, 1993

Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61

STS061-S-088 (2 Dec 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39B with a crew of six NASA...

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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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