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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-04pd-2180
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Oct 19, 2004

KSC-04pd-2180

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Joe Galamback mounts a bracket on a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0114
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Jan 10, 2005

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JET PROPULSION LABORATORY, CALIF. - The impactor of the Deep Impact spacecraft, suspended by an overhead crane,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2370
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2372
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2374
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2665
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Dec 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2375
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of a...

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NASA image: Crater with Exposed Layers
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Jan 17, 2017

Crater with Exposed Layers

On Earth, geologists can dig holes and pull up core samples to find out what lies beneath the surface. On Mars,...

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NASA image: Water Released from Moon During Meteor Showers
Video
Apr 15, 2019

Water Released from Moon During Meteor Showers

Scientists have discovered that water is being released from the Moon during meteor showers. When a speck of comet...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0353-2D
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Jul 1, 1994

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Photo Artwork composite by JPL This depiction of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacting Jupiter is shown from several...

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NASA image: SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)
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Nov 16, 1973

SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)

S73-36905 (8 Nov. 1973) --- Astronaut William R. Pogue, pilot of the Skylab 4 mission, relaxes during spacesuit...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0353-2C
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Jul 1, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0353-2C

Photo Artwork composite by JPL This depiction of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacting Jupiter is shown from several...

ARC
NASA image: Skylab 4 - Television (Crew)
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Dec 28, 1973

Skylab 4 - Television (Crew)

S73-38962 (28 Dec. 1973) --- The three members of the Skylab 4 crew confer via television communication with Dr....

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NASA image: Epsilon Eridani Inner Asteroid Belt
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Sep 14, 2017

Epsilon Eridani Inner Asteroid Belt

SCI2017_0004: Artist's illustration of the Epsilon Eridani system showing Epsilon Eridani b, right foreground, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1867
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Feb 17, 2012

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Spacecraft: The Kennedy Space Center has processed and launched many scientific missions to study Earth, the moon,...

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NASA image: iss012e09639
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Nov 29, 2005

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ISS012-E-09639 (29 Nov. 2005) --- The impact of an asteroid or comet several hundred million years ago, according to...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc571
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Apr 3, 1997

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The soon-to-be-spaceborne Space Shuttle Columbia gets a flyby visit from the Comet Hale-Bopp (shown as the streak at...

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NASA image: SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)
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Nov 16, 1973

SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)

S73-36908 (8 Nov. 1973) --- Astronaut Gerald P. Carr, commander of the Skylab 4 mission, undergoes spacesuit...

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NASA image: Skylab 4 - Prelaunch (Color and B&W)
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Nov 16, 1973

Skylab 4 - Prelaunch (Color and B&W)

S73-36900 (8 Nov. 1973) --- The three members of the Skylab 4 crew undergo spacesuit fit and pressure checks in the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1059
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Aug 19, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins signs autographs after a mission presentation for KSC employees. The five-day...

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NASA image: Near-Earth Asteroids: July 2023
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Jun 30, 2023

Near-Earth Asteroids: July 2023

Near-Earth objects (NEOs) are asteroids and comets that orbit the Sun like the planets with orbits that come within...

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NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0353-2B
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Jul 1, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0353-2B

Photo Artwork composite by JPL This depiction of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacting Jupiter is shown from several...

ARC
NASA image: Skylab 4 - Prelaunch
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Nov 26, 1973

Skylab 4 - Prelaunch

S73-37248 (8 Nov. 1973) --- The three members of the Skylab 4 crew are photographed standing near Pad B, Launch...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Celestial Visitor: Oct. 18, 2024
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Oct 18, 2024

Space to Ground: Celestial Visitor: Oct. 18, 2024

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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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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