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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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Jun 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, place protective...

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Jul 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The MESSENGER (Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry and Ranging)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4721
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Aug 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spotlights dance along the clouds over Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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Aug 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The engines ignite under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 4:05 a.m. EDT lifting...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket launches with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, from...

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Oct 18, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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Aug 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The engines ignite under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 4:05 a.m. EDT lifting...

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NASA image: Prelaunch of Ariane 5 with James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 23, 2021

Prelaunch of Ariane 5 with James Webb Space Telescope

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, is seen in the final assembly building...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5869
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Oct 19, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first...

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Mar 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Astrotech payload processing facility, one of twin solar arrays is positioned on...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch

Launch teams monitor the countdown of the launch of Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket carrying NASA’s James Webb Space...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket launches with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, from...

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Oct 18, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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Jun 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The MESSENGER spacecraft is moved toward a work stand inside Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Launch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launch

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket is seen in this false color infrared exposure as it launches with NASA’s James Webb...

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Aug 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA’s Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 23, 2021

Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, is ready to be rolled out to the...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft on Work Stand in Astrotech
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Jan 16, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft on Work Stand in Astrotech

NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer), a...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft Arrival at Astrotech VSFB
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Jan 14, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft Arrival at Astrotech VSFB

A transport truck carrying NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization...

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Jul 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., oversee the mating of...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 23, 2021

Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program Scientist Eric Smith, wearing Webb themed socks, waits for Arianespace's...

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Oct 19, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers...

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Oct 19, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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Jul 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Boeing workers secure the first...

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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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