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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-2011-6906
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6906

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spotlights illuminate the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket that will launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6847
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Sep 8, 2011

KSC-2011-6847

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker stands nearby as the United Launch Alliance Delta II heavy rocket at Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6849
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Sep 8, 2011

KSC-2011-6849

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6748
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Sep 6, 2011

KSC-2011-6748

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – David Lehman, GRAIL project manager, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6907
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6907

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spotlights illuminate the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket that will launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6769
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Sep 7, 2011

KSC-2011-6769

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – A Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission science briefing is held in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6751
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Sep 6, 2011

KSC-2011-6751

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – John Henk, GRAIL program manager, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, Colo., participates...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6853
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Sep 8, 2011

KSC-2011-6853

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Actress Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura on Star Trek) signs autographs for a guest at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6852
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Sep 8, 2011

KSC-2011-6852

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 14, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12, launched from launch pad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 14, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12, launched from launch pad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Dunned in his space suit, mission commander Neil A. Armstrong does a final check of his communications system before...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 14, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12 launched from launch pad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

MSFC
NASA image: Farewell to Iapetus
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Sep 18, 2017

Farewell to Iapetus

Cassini bids farewell to Saturn's yin-and-yang moon, Iapetus. This image is from the last set of observations...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Dunned in his space suit, Command Module (CM) pilot Michael Collins does a final check of his communications system...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 14, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12 launched from launch pad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 14, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12 launched from launch pad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

MSFC
NASA image: n/a
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Jul 25, 1969

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The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched aboard the Saturn V launch vehicle from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing
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May 9, 2025

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are using the Flat Floor...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Nov 14, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12, launched from launch pad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 14, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12, launched from launch pad 39-A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

MSFC
NASA image: Apollo 15: "Never Been on a Ride like this Before"
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Jul 26, 2021

Apollo 15: "Never Been on a Ride like this Before"

Our first wheels on the Moon. On the Apollo 15 mission, the Lunar Roving Vehicle allowed the astronauts to cover a...

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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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