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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-2009-1757
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Russian AH-124-100 aircraft arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's skid strip in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3783
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3783

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3764
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3764

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of smoke, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc106
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Jan 7, 1998

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NASA’s Lunar Prospector spacecraft launched successfully on its way to the moon from Launch Complex 46 (LC46) at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2903
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Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2903

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Centaur upper stage is transported to the Vertical Integration Facility near Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc109
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Jan 7, 1998

KSC-98pc109

NASA’s Lunar Prospector spacecraft launched successfully on its way to the moon from Launch Complex 46 (LC46) at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3792
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3792

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/Centaur rocket with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: Prelaunch - Apollo 10 (rollout)
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Mar 11, 1969

Prelaunch - Apollo 10 (rollout)

S69-27915 (11 March 1969) --- Aerial view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing a close-up of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3749
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Jun 17, 2009

KSC-2009-3749

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/Centaur rocket with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut John Young collecting samples at North Ray crater during EVA

AS16-117-18826 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young collects samples at the North Ray Crater geological site...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2900
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Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2900

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The Centaur upper stage leaves the Atlas Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla. It is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3786
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3786

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1922
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1922

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's skid strip in Florida, the Russian AH-124-100 aircraft...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows the Saturn V launch vehicle (SA-506) for the Apollo 11 mission liftoff at 8:32 am CDT, July...

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Nov 1, 1967

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Workmen at the Kennedy Space Center hoist the Saturn Lunar Module (LM) Adapter into position during assembly of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3788
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3788

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lightning towers stand like guards around Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2908
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Apr 30, 2009

KSC-2009-2908

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, the Centaur upper stage is raised...

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Image
Jul 7, 1969

LUNAR LANDING - SITE 2 COMPARISONS

S69-38671 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA
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Mar 6, 1969

Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA

AS09-20-3094 (6 March 1969) --- Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, stands in "golden slippers" on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3767
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke fills the pad and trails behind the Atlas V/Centaur rocket as it roars into space...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (EVA)
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Dec 14, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (EVA)

S72-55298 (13 Dec. 1972) --- The two moon-exploring Apollo 17 crewmen are seen walking beside a large boulder during...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE
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Mar 3, 1969

LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE

S69-25864 (3 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3766
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3766

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling from the launch pad, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, during EVA
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, during EVA

Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, operates a 70mm Hasselblad camera during his extravehicular...

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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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