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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-03pd0243
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At approximately 81-82 seconds after T-0 and liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia, debris...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3166
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Jun 2, 2012

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

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

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

A member of the news media asks a question during an event announcing Blue Origin as the company selected to develop...

HQ
NASA image: Shock Sensing Probe Prepares for Flight
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Apr 12, 2019

Shock Sensing Probe Prepares for Flight

NASA recently completed flight testing a state-of-the-art instrument designed to capture high-quality measurements...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region
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Jan 29, 2009

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of moon limb,with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region

View of Moon limb with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region. Earth rise. This image was taken before separation...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the media participate in a briefing on science...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0452
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Jan 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers get ready to attach a crane to the top of...

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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: OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media at a...

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NASA image: Diverse Deposits in Melas Chasma
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Jul 29, 2015

Diverse Deposits in Melas Chasma

This scene captured by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter includes chaotic deposits with a wide range of colors. The...

JPL
Image
Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3153
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Jun 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3153

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

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0912
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Jul 19, 1999

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At the piano, singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor...

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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

Bill Parsons, vice president of Human Space Programs at Peraton, speaks at a ceremony honoring Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4338
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Jun 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex, Star Trek memorabilia is being displayed...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1270
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Jul 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- This state-developed 50,000-square-foot hangar at Kennedy Space Center is being leased...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1143
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Jul 29, 1997

KSC-97PC1143

The first stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Exterior view of Combustion Module-2 with an Experiment Module partially extracted during a crew training session....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Dec 25, 2004

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-12103 (25 December 2004) --- Seoul, South Korea is featured in this digital image photographed by an...

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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-97PC1102
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Jul 19, 1997

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The second stage of the Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) is mated to its first stage at Launch Complex 46...

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NASA image: To Bennu and Back
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Sep 6, 2016

To Bennu and Back

NASA's latest New Frontiers mission, OSIRIS-REx, will venture to a near-Earth asteroid to discover clues about the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1228
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Aug 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1228

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft undergoes a spin test in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0455
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Jan 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers below help guide the detached lamp room...

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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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