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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-2011-3874
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Mar 1, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With the aid of an overhead crane, workers guide the first stage of the United...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff

A two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for...

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NASA image: Aerial Photos of SpaceX CRS-10 on Pad 39A
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Feb 18, 2017

Aerial Photos of SpaceX CRS-10 on Pad 39A

A Falcon 9 rocket stands ready for liftoff at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A. In this aerial view,...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 153
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Aug 18, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 153

NASA's Dawn spacecraft obtained this view of shadowed craters near Ceres' north pole. Ceres has only a modest tilt...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1852
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Dec 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite launches...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Packout & Ship
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Nov 11, 2018

Boeing's Starliner Packout & Ship

Inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility (C3PF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1799
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Jun 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, parachutes for the...

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NASA image: House Hearing on Future LEO Activities
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Jul 10, 2019

House Hearing on Future LEO Activities

From left to right, NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations, Bill Gerstenmaier; NASA...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff

A two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA
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Nov 21, 2018

Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA

Packed in its shipping container, the spacecraft destined to fly astronauts to the International Space Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1781
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite is fully encapsulated and ready for transport to Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1528
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Oct 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Lockheed Martin Atlas...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1493
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Oct 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following its arrival at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, an Atlas/Centaur booster is...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA
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Nov 21, 2018

Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA

The spacecraft destined to fly astronauts to the International Space Station in Boeing's Crew Flight Test (CFT) is...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1834
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The TDRS-J satellite arrives at the gantry on Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: STS-85 Discovery OV-103 launch
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Aug 7, 1997

STS-85 Discovery OV-103 launch

STS085-S-006 (7 August 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery has cleared the launch tower at Pad 39A, at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3868
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Mar 1, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers prepare the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4410
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Florida's Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll talks about the positive impact the aerospace industry...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1578
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The TDRS-J spacecraft, enclosed in a container, is transported past the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Artemis I ESA Logo Installation
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Feb 18, 2021

Artemis I ESA Logo Installation

Artemis I extends NASA and ESA’s (European Space Agency) strong international partnership beyond low-Earth orbit to...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3142
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Jul 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module for Exploration Flight Test 1 sits inside a clean room processing cell...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Liftoff

A two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for...

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NASA image: Clouds near New Zealand photographed from Skylab space station
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Dec 12, 1973

Clouds near New Zealand photographed from Skylab space station

SL4-137-3566 (12 Dec. 1973) --- A group of clouds near New Zealand, as photographed from the Skylab space station in...

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NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Jul 10, 2020

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040945 (7/10/2020) --- Copper zirconium antenna metal mesh. The Exposure Experiment of Copper-Zirconium...

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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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