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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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May 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As the sun rises, a Boeing Delta IV rocket stands ready to launch the GOES-N satellite...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Crew Arrival at KSC
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Mar 27, 2026

Artemis II Launch Crew Arrival at KSC

From left to right, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronaut Christina Koch arrive on Friday,...

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NASA image: SLS on the pad
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Feb 1, 2026

SLS on the pad

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: SLS on the pad
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Feb 1, 2026

SLS on the pad

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1066
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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: 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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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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NASA image: KSC-08pd1313
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Apr 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In pre-dawn hours at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the mobile...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Sep 30, 2005

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-13889 (30 September 2005) --- Wasatch Range, Utah is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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Jun 27, 2012

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ISS031-E-146343 (27 June 2012) --- An Expedition 31 crew member aboard the International Space Station, flying...

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Mar 2, 2001

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The first piece of the fairing that will cover the Mars Odyssey Orbiter during launch rises up the gantry at Launch...

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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite, or ICESat, undergoes final processing...

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NASA image: Thar Desert
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Oct 22, 2001

Thar Desert

This ASTER sub-scene covers an area of 12 x 15 km in NW India in the Thar Desert. The sand dunes of the Thar Desert...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1313
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way along the crawlerway from high bay 3 to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4077
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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: NISAR S-Band SAR Arrival
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Mar 24, 2021

NISAR S-Band SAR Arrival

The NISAR mission is a collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) that will use...

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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery rises above the lighting mast on the Fixed Service Structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1089
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Jan 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are under way to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0705
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May 25, 2000

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In this long view of the launch tower at Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the upper stage Centaur rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1212
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Aug 30, 2000

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Workers rise to the occasion on accordion lifts as they oversee the movement of solar array in front of them. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1643
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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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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0469
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Mar 2, 2001

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A piece of the fairing that will cover the Mars Odyssey Orbiter during rises up the gantry at Launch Pad 17-A, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0068
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Jan 12, 2003

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- A Boeing Delta II rocket soars above the clouds here today at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. The...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1299
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Apr 30, 2008

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

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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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