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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: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

Contrails are seen illuminated in the sky as the Sun begins to rise following the launch of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches on the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches on the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission...

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NASA image: Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission is...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches on the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches on the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

In this twenty-second exposure, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches on the Department of Defense’s...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches on the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission...

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NASA image: Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission is...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches on the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches on the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Sep 1, 1955

Early Rockets

Launch of a three-stage Vanguard (SLV-7) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, September 18, 1959. Designated Vanguard III,...

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NASA image: Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, left, and Marshall Space Flight Cent
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Jan 31, 2014

Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, left, and Marshall Space Flight Cent

Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, left, and Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer, center, talk with Marcia...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Discusses NASA's 60th Anniversary at CSIS
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Jul 23, 2018

NASA Administrator Discusses NASA's 60th Anniversary at CSIS

Todd Harrison, director of defense budget analysis and the aerospace security project, and senior fellow in the...

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NASA image: DART Isolated Launch Views
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Isolated Launch Views

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Live Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Double...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-12 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing
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Aug 13, 2017

SpaceX CRS-12 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing

Chip Hardy, Kestrel Eye program manager for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, speaks to members of...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Lockheed Martin Program Manager Sandy Freund, second from left, answers questions from reporters during an...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 1, 1991

Earth Science

In July 1990, the Marshall Space Flight Center, in a joint project with the Department of Defense/Air Force Space...

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NASA image: STP-H8-GARI-2
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Apr 26, 2022

STP-H8-GARI-2

jsc2022e031222 (4/26/2022) --- A preflight view of the assembled GARI instrument is shown prior to delivery to the...

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NASA image: DART Live Launch Coverage
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Live Launch Coverage

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Live Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Double...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC95-0154-333
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Feb 23, 1996

ARC-1996-AC95-0154-333

CALF/JAST X-32 test program: the LSPM (Large Scale Powered Model), Lockheed's concept for a tri-service aircraft...

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NASA image: URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference
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Feb 28, 2024

URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference

Lt. Col. Kevin Pieper, First Air Force, Detachment 3 Artemis program director discusses the Underway Recovery Test...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2935
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May 5, 2009

KSC-2009-2935

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket, on behalf of the NASA Launch Services...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Discusses NASA's 60th Anniversary at CSIS
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Jul 23, 2018

NASA Administrator Discusses NASA's 60th Anniversary at CSIS

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers a question during a discussion with Todd Harrison, director of defense...

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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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