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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: WFF-2021-054-005
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Aug 7, 2021

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A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on the Mid-Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-69p-196
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Mar 13, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Wearing flight caps presented to them by the crew of the USS Guadalcanal, bearded...

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NASA image: WFF-2021-054-002
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Aug 7, 2021

WFF-2021-054-002

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on the Mid-Atlantic...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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NASA image: jsc2017e067193
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Jun 7, 2017

jsc2017e067193

jsc2017e067193 (June 7, 2017) --- Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot speaks during an event in which NASA...

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NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Candidates with NASA Senior Leadership
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Oct 18, 2023

2021 Astronaut Candidates with NASA Senior Leadership

NASA astronaut candidate Christina Birch, left, and UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut candidates Mohammed Al...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1238
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Sep 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking eastward, the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in the Launch Complex 39 area...

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NASA image: jsc2017e067268
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Jun 6, 2017

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jsc2017e067268 (06/06/2017) --- New Astronaut Candidate's First Day at NASA's Ellington Field. NASA selected 12 new...

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NASA image: WFF-2021-054-003
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Aug 7, 2021

WFF-2021-054-003

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on the Mid-Atlantic...

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NASA image: nichole-ayers_51732550834_o
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Dec 6, 2021

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Photo Date: 2021-12-06 Subject: NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10...

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NASA image: WFF-2021-053-011
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Aug 6, 2021

WFF-2021-053-011

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft arrives at the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe talks to the media
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Jul 12, 1984

Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe talks to the media

S85-37164 (8-12 July 1985) --- Sharon C. (Christa) McAuliffe of Concord High, Concord, New Hampshire, talks to the...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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NASA image: jsc2017e067186
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Jun 7, 2017

jsc2017e067186

jsc2017e067186 (06/07/2017) --- United States Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks during an event where 12...

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NASA image: jsc2017e067275
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Jun 6, 2017

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jsc2017e067275 (06/06/2017) -- New Astronaut Candidate's First Day at NASA's Ellington Field. NASA selected 12 new...

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NASA image: WFF-2021-053-004
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Aug 6, 2021

WFF-2021-053-004

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen as it is transported to the...

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NASA image: WFF-2021-054-001
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Aug 7, 2021

WFF-2021-054-001

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on the Mid-Atlantic...

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NASA image: NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10 candidates, pictured here with Johnson Center Director Vanessa Wyche in an event at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston are Nichole Ayers, Christopher Will
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Dec 6, 2021

NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10 candidates, pictured here with Johnson Center Director Vanessa Wyche in an event at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston are Nichole Ayers, Christopher Will

Photo Date: 12/06/2021 Subject: NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10...

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NASA image: jsc2017e067167
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Jun 7, 2017

jsc2017e067167

jsc2017e067167 (06/07/2017)--- Ellen Ochoa, Director of the Johnson Space Center delivers remarks during an event...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

The image depicts Redstone missile being erected. The Redstone ballistic missile was a high-accuracy,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2096
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Apr 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An American flag stands sentinel on Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: jack-hathaway_51732140758_o
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Dec 6, 2021

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Photo Date: 2021-12-06 Subject: NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10...

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NASA image: Destination: Space
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May 20, 2016

Destination: Space

RS-25 rocket engine No. 2059 is removed from the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on May 19, 2016. The engine...

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NASA image: andre-douglas_51732140878_o
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Dec 6, 2021

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Photo Date: 2021-12-06 Subject: NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10...

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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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