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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-2013-2195
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Apr 26, 2013

KSC-2013-2195

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, construction crews are removing...

KSC
NASA image: Curiosity Views First Martian 'Sun Rays'
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Mar 6, 2023

Curiosity Views First Martian 'Sun Rays'

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured these "sun rays" shining through clouds at sunset on Feb. 2, 2023, the 3,730th...

JPL
NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Therrin Protze, Chief Operating Officer, Delaware North Corporation Parks & Resorts at KSC, Inc., speaks during the...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 7, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission crew members, the patch for STS-69 symbolizes the multifaceted nature of the flight's...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4114
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Sep 25, 2014

KSC-2014-4114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio discusses the highlights of the Expedition 38 mission to the...

KSC
NASA image: InSight Detects an Impact for the First Time
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Sep 19, 2022

InSight Detects an Impact for the First Time

The craters seen here in blue were formed by a meteoroid impact on Mars on Sept. 5, 2021. The impact was the first...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2149
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Apr 25, 2013

KSC-2013-2149

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, construction crews begin removing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2199
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Apr 26, 2013

KSC-2013-2199

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, construction crews are removing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00142
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May 23, 2005

KSC-05-S-00142

NOAA-N Webcast Closing Tiffany Nail: Thanks to all of you for sending us such great questions. Two lucky winners are...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2202
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Apr 26, 2013

KSC-2013-2202

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, construction crews have removed...

KSC
NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5556
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Jul 12, 2011

KSC-2011-5556

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Employees at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are joined by STS-134 Pilot Gregory H....

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NASA image: Earth observations of Northern Madagascar taken from Columbia during STS-93 mission
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Jul 26, 1999

Earth observations of Northern Madagascar taken from Columbia during STS-93 mission

STS093-716-065 (23-27 July 1999) --- The STS-93 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia took this picture of a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB
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Apr 4, 2025

Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB

Employees at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take photos of the official Artemis II mission crew insignia...

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NASA image: Cancer Moonshot Event at NASA Headquarters
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Mar 21, 2024

Cancer Moonshot Event at NASA Headquarters

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio delivers remarks during an event with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

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NASA image: Rainwater Biofilter
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Sep 29, 2020

Rainwater Biofilter

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s unrivaled dedication to the environment is highlighted through a variety of...

KSC
NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jan 9, 1990

STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, its external tank (ET), and solid rocket boosters (SRBs) rise above the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2983
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Jun 29, 2013

KSC-2013-2983

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bill Moore, Delaware North Parks and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2191
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Apr 26, 2013

KSC-2013-2191

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, construction crews remove 16,000...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Placement Announcement
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Apr 12, 2011

Space Shuttle Placement Announcement

A video highlighting the 30 years of space flight and more than 130 missions of the space shuttle transportation...

HQ
NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Isolated Views
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Dec 6, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Isolated Views

Live launch coverage of SpaceX’s 21st contracted cargo resupply mission (CRS) to the International Space Station for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2439
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May 6, 2014

KSC-2014-2439

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The 90,000-square-foot "Space Shuttle Atlantis" facility, home to the now-retired space...

KSC
NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

MSFC
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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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