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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off through the clouds over Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4041
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The engine ignites under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, lifting NASA's Mars...

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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The engine ignites under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, lifting NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4059
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The engine ignites under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, lifting NASA's Mars...

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Jan 5, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft sits on a workstand, ready...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4035
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off through the clouds over Space Launch...

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NASA image: Evolution in slow motion
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Sep 14, 2015

Evolution in slow motion

It is known today that merging galaxies play a large role in the evolution of galaxies and the formation of...

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NASA image: Last Look: Ceres
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Nov 1, 2018

Last Look: Ceres

This photo of Ceres and the bright regions in Occator Crater was one of the last views NASA's Dawn spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4031
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The engine ignites under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, lifting NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4078
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4087
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The exhaust plume builds at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven patch
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Mar 1, 2003

Expedition Seven patch

ISS007-S-001 (March 2003) --- The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Seven patch consists of two...

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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The engine ignites under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket delivering NASA's Mars...

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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An exhaust plume forms at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4093
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The engine ignites under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, lifting NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4063
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- David Mitchell, NASA MAVEN project manager at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4051
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off past the lightning masts on Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4037
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The engine ignites under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, lifting NASA's Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4046
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off through the clouds over Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-20130-4054
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off into the clouds over Space Launch Complex...

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Jan 5, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, workers place a protective barrier around the 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: The Mapping Imaging Spectrometer for Europa (MISE) Science Instrument
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Aug 5, 2021

The Mapping Imaging Spectrometer for Europa (MISE) Science Instrument

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California is building the spectrometer for the agency's Europa Clipper...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4032
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, or MAVEN, spacecraft begins its 10-month...

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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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