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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-2011-2955
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Apr 21, 2011

KSC-2011-2955

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With the Vehicle Assembly Building in the background the Pegasus Barge is moored in a secure...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1269
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05pd-1269

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Through the open door of Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1302
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Sep 12, 2000

KSC-00pp1302

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In this aerial view, Space Shuttle Discovery is seen on Launch Pad 39A, waiting for...

KSC
NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 25, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0519825 (Aug. 25, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft with its nosecone open and carrying over 5,000...

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NASA image: Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in space
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Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in space

AS07-03-1545 (11 Oct. 1968) --- The expended Saturn S-IVB stage as photographed from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0728
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0728

This aerial photo shows the areas recently opened as part of KSC’s Safe Haven project. The curved road in the center...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0728
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0728

This aerial photo shows the areas recently opened as part of KSC’s Safe Haven project. The curved road in the center...

KSC
NASA image: Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru [detail]
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Dec 8, 2017

Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru [detail]

2010/107 - 04/17 at 21 :05 UTC. Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru, Pacific Ocean. To view the full fame of...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Steve Volz, assistant administrator, NOAA’s Satellite and Information Service, participates in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing

Chris Wood, NOAA Hurricane Hunter pilot, participates in a science briefing on Monday, June 24, 2024, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities
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Oct 30, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities

Tracy Parks, with Jacobs, acts as the Recovery Operations Integrator for Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) On Oct....

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing

Chris Reith, program manager, Advanced Baseline Imager, L3Harris Technologies, participates in a social panel on...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing

Dakota Smith, satellite analyst and communicator, NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

U.S. Navy divers prepare to attach the "front porch" to a test version of the Orion capsule on Nov. 1, 2018, as part...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1376
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May 14, 2008

KSC-08pd1376

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's central east coast, an HH-60G...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Pam Sullivan, director, GOES-R Program, NOAA, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Monday, June 24, 2024,...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

John Gagosian, director, Joint Agency Satellite Division, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Monday,...

KSC
NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities
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Oct 30, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities

The Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) recovery team, along with the U.S. Navy, practice keeping an Orion test article...

KSC
NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Denton Gibson, launch director, Launch Services Program, NASA, participates in a prelaunch news conference on...

KSC
NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

U.S. Navy divers prepare to attach the "front porch" to a test version of the Orion capsule on Nov. 1, 2018, as part...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing

Allana Nepomuceno, senior manager, GOES-U Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations, Lockheed Martin, participates in a...

KSC
NASA image: Petermann Ice Island 2012
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Oct 18, 2012

Petermann Ice Island 2012

In the spring and summer of 2012, land- and sea ice thinned in some regions within the Arctic Circle and completely...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

U.S. Navy divers practice assembling the "front porch" before doing so in the open water during Underway Recovery...

KSC
NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

Tracy Parks, center, with Jacobs, serves as the Recovery Operations Integrator during Underway Recovery Test-7...

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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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