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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: SPHEREx Vela Molecular Ridge
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Jul 2, 2025

SPHEREx Vela Molecular Ridge

This image of the Vela Molecular Ridge was captured by NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the...

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NASA image: Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets
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Dec 4, 2015

Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets

The Fast Cloud Droplet Probe, or FCDP is a laser-based, profiler instrument that performs particle-size detection of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2113
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Jul 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first half of the fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1574
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1696
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Jun 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2076
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Jul 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Attached to an overhead crane, the Phoenix Mars Lander is lifted up alongside the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1560
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Jun 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the solid rocket booster is raised...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2114
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Jul 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first half of the fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1565
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Jun 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, three solid rocket boosters wait for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1652
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Jun 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, Phoenix Program Manager Barry Goldstein,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2096
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Jul 23, 2007

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

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1550
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Jun 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The truck and transporter carrying the first stage of a Delta II rocket pull beneath...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1554
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Jun 18, 2007

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

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2007
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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers prepare a crane that will be...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1618
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Jun 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2100
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Jul 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander is revealed inside the mobile service tower of Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2079
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Jul 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The Phoenix Mars Lander is moved inside the upper level of the mobile service tower on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2165
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Aug 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta II 7925 rocket is revealed as the mobile service tower, or gantry, rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1551
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Jun 18, 2007

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

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1344
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Jun 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Handling Servicing Facility, the Phoenix spacecraft is being rotated...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1552
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Jun 18, 2007

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

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2098
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Jul 23, 2007

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

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2164
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Aug 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta II 7925 rocket is revealed as the mobile service tower, or gantry, is...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1223
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May 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a worker monitors the Phoenix spacecraft...

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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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