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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 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Delta II first stage for the...

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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The edge of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A catches the rising sun....

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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, an...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

The sun rises shortly before Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot;...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1294
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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, an...

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NASA image: Progress 42 re-entry
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Oct 29, 2011

Progress 42 re-entry

ISS029-E-034092 (29 Oct. 2011) --- This unusual photograph, captured by one of the Expedition 29 crew members aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2426
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May 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun rises at NASA's Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A in Florida, a team of NASA...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX IMAP Vertical at LC 39A (Sunrise)
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA/SpaceX IMAP Vertical at LC 39A (Sunrise)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: Ascraeus Mons
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Apr 7, 2023

Ascraeus Mons

This VIS image shows part of the summit of Ascraeus Mons. Ascraeus Mons is the northernmost and tallest of the three...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1333
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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a solid...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1295
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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, the...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA

AS15-88-11863 (1 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, gives a military salute while standing beside...

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NASA image: STS-42 Earth observation of Moscow taken aboard Discovery, OV-103
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Earth observation of Moscow taken aboard Discovery, OV-103

STS042-80-000AV (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- Moscow is arranged as a series of concentric transportation routes crossed by...

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Jul 19, 1999

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Space Shuttle Columbia catches the rising sun after the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad...

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Oct 28, 2009

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

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NASA image: Farewell to Murray Buttes Image 5
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Sep 9, 2016

Farewell to Murray Buttes Image 5

This view from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) in NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows a hillside outcrop with layered rocks...

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NASA image: South America as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft
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Oct 17, 1968

South America as seen from the Apollo 7 spacecraft

AS07-07-1826 (17 Oct. 1968) --- This view of South America was photographed from the Apollo 7 spacecraft during its...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2052
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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: KSC-97pc577
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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-08pd1282
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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers move the shipping container holding the OSTM/Jason-2 satellite on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5607
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Nov 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun rises over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1310
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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, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1606
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May 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Delta II second stage is transported onto Space Launch Complex 2 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2384
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A cloud rises from Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the wheels of space...

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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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