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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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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The OSTM/Jason-2 satellite is transported from the airstrip at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1692
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Nov 19, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Prepared for Launch from Pad 41
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Aug 17, 2017

TDRS-M Prepared for Launch from Pad 41

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket reflects the rising sun as it stands at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist – a Pause in Warming?
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Oct 21, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist – a Pause in Warming?

Is there a pause in global warming? This question was posed to Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist Josh Willis as...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1699
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Nov 19, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Framed in angle of two tree branches, Space Shuttle Discovery appears to rise out of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2202
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Remote-controlled and sound-activated cameras placed around the perimeter of the pad by media...

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NASA image: Psyche Live Launch Coverage
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Oct 16, 2023

Psyche Live Launch Coverage

A Psyche mission graphic is displayed on the historic countdown clock as the Sun rises at Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2693
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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The rising sun begins to cast its glow over space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7805
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Mobile Launcher (ML) rises above the natural...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Billows of white clouds of steam and smoke frame Space Shuttle Columbia as it rises...

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NASA image: Tharsis Volcanics
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Sep 27, 2019

Tharsis Volcanics

This VIS image shows part of the Tharsis lava plains between Sulci Gordii and Ulysses Fossae. While large volcanoes...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour soars skyward after lifting off...

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Jun 30, 2000

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NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) rises into the blue sky from Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Another view of the OSTM/Jason-2 spacecraft after removal of the shipping...

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NASA image: View of Mount Hadley as photographed by Apollo 15 during EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

View of Mount Hadley as photographed by Apollo 15 during EVA

AS15-87-11849 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- An excellent view of Mount Hadley, fully lighted, showing abundant linear...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3592
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at...

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Mar 9, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --As the sun rises over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, United Launch...

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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The shipping container with the OSTM/Jason-2 spacecraft inside is offloaded from...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1082
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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to move the shipping container holding the OSTM/Jason-2...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc576
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Apr 4, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4079
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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-2011-1644
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and creating rolling clouds of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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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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