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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-2010-3446
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May 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Daniel Collins, chief operating officer of United Launch Alliance, helps the company, NASA,...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-4 - Inflight (Crew)
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Feb 1, 1974

Skylab (SL)-4 - Inflight (Crew)

S74-17306 (5 Dec. 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Edward G. Gibson, Skylab 4 science pilot, stands at the Apollo...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0139
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Jan 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Press Site Auditorium, NASA managers and employees listen to NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0142
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Jan 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe (right) is accompanied on stage in the Press Site...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3443
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May 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Lyle Holloway, former director of launch sites originally for McDonnell Douglas, helps NASA,...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-1387
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Oct 24, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a comet with a tail of smoky exhaust, Boeing's Delta II rocket hurtles...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0141
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Jan 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe reports to employees on the state of the Agency from...

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NASA image: Map of Water Signatures at Europa's Manannán Crater
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Oct 11, 2024

Map of Water Signatures at Europa's Manannán Crater

Colors were mapped onto infrared data from NASA's Galileo mission in this image revealing locations around a crater...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0146
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Jan 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe (right) is accompanied on stage in the Press Site...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees a “Behemoth” Bleeding Atmosphere Around a Warm Exoplanet
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Jun 24, 2015

Hubble Sees a “Behemoth” Bleeding Atmosphere Around a Warm Exoplanet

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered an immense cloud of hydrogen dubbed “The Behemoth”...

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NASA image: Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Peanut-Shaped Asteroid
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Aug 29, 2024

Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Peanut-Shaped Asteroid

This series of radar images obtained by the Goldstone Solar System Radar near Barstow, California, on Aug. 18, 2024,...

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NASA image: X-Rays from Pluto
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Sep 14, 2016

X-Rays from Pluto

The first detection of Pluto in X-rays has been made using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory in conjunction with...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees a “Behemoth” Bleeding Atmosphere Around a Warm Exoplanet
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a “Behemoth” Bleeding Atmosphere Around a Warm Exoplanet

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered an immense cloud of hydrogen dubbed “The Behemoth”...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor in an Infrared Starfield Filled With Asteroids (Illustration)
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Dec 22, 2022

NEO Surveyor in an Infrared Starfield Filled With Asteroids (Illustration)

In this illustration showing NEO Surveyor, NASA's next-generation near-Earth object hunter, the spacecraft floats in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0726
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins climbs into an M-113 armored personnel carrier at the launch pad to take part in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0710
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Jun 21, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins smiles on her arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2172
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Oct 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations near Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane lifts the...

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NASA image: Exploring Mercury Tail
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Aug 26, 2008

Exploring Mercury Tail

As the MESSENGER spacecraft approached Mercury, the UVVS field of view was scanned across the planet's exospheric...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0711
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Jun 21, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) grins on her arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard...

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NASA image: The Evolution of a Planet-Forming Disk Artist Concept Animation
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Dec 9, 2004

The Evolution of a Planet-Forming Disk Artist Concept Animation

This frame from an animation shows the evolution of a planet-forming disk around a star. Initially, the young disk...

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NASA image: 2025 Space Station Science Snapshots
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Dec 29, 2025

2025 Space Station Science Snapshots

2025 marks another year pushing the boundaries of scientific research aboard the International Space Station. This...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2174
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Oct 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations near Kennedy Space Center, workers move the Deep Impact...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2171
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Oct 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations near Kennedy Space Center, the Deep Impact spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0727
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby pauses for the photographer before climbing into an M-113 armored personnel carrier at...

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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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