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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: Lucy Mission Prelaunch
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Mission Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard is seen at Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building
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Jan 26, 2022

NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building

On Jan. 26, 2022, the U.S. and NASA flags were raised at Building 4221 to mark the transfer of headquarters to that...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Blue Origin construction site at Exploration Park is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees listen as a NASA staff member speaks about NASA's Origins-Spectral Interpretation-Resource...

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Jul 17, 1999

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Members of the original Von Braun german rocket team participate in the Saturn V replica didication ceremony at the...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3157
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Jun 2, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians roll the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket with its NuSTAR spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: Debus Award Presentation to Janet Petro
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Jun 24, 2022

Debus Award Presentation to Janet Petro

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro addresses friends, colleagues, and family following her acceptance of the...

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NASA image: Meridiani Planum
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May 22, 2020

Meridiani Planum

This VIS image shows layering of surface materials in Meridiani Planum. TES (Thermal Emission Spectrometer)...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1170
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Jul 31, 1997

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The solid rocket motors of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

A view of the human landing system is seen on the monitor during an event announcing Blue Origin as the company...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0454
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Jan 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a crane lowers the detached lamp room alongside...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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May 2, 2018

Daedalia Planum

At the bottom of this VIS image of Daedalia Planum is the uppermost rim of an impact crater. The unnamed crater has...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3147
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May 31, 2012

KSC-2012-3147

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The cockpit and flight instrumentation of the Orbital Sciences' L-1011 carrier...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A Virginia student wears gloves to simulate the awkward feel and dexterity that astronauts experience when working...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Prelaunch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft stands ready to launch from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, USA
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Mar 4, 1990

Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, USA

Site of the original Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts (42.0N, 70.5), This detailed photo is rich in early American...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0742
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Jun 24, 1999

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Clouds of smoke and steam billow around the Boeing Delta II rocket as it roars into the sky after liftoff at 11:44...

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NASA image: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2
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Dec 5, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2

Harry Black, at the Integrated Communications Officer's console in the Mission Control Center (MCC), monitors the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6362
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Aug 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 5.5-million-pound crawler transporters await...

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NASA image: Lockheed F-104 in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 29, 1958

Lockheed F-104 in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view from below of Air Force F-104. The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine, supersonic...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3155
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Jun 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3155

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians roll the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket with its NuSTAR spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3165
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Jun 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3165

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket with its NuSTAR spacecraft after attachment to the...

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NASA image: Abstract Jupiter Atmosphere (Artist Concept)
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Mar 28, 2018

Abstract Jupiter Atmosphere (Artist Concept)

Citizen scientist Rick Lundh created this abstract Jovian artwork using data from the JunoCam imager onboard NASA's...

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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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