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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: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin practices work task aboard KC-135
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Oct 13, 1966

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin practices work task aboard KC-135

S66-57353 (13 Oct. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot for the Gemini-12 spaceflight, practices work...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-64C-4235
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Sep 26, 1964

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CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- In the AO Building at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station in Florida, the Mariner 3 spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1276
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Aug 22, 1997

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Richard Spehalski, program manager of the Cassini mission, and Hamid Hassan, the European Space Agency Huygens...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet flies over the Mojave Desert during its third flight on Thursday, March 26, 2026,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet flies over the Mojave Desert during its third flight on Thursday, March 26, 2026,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet flies over the Mojave Desert during its third flight on Thursday, March 26, 2026,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet flies over the Mojave Desert during its third flight on Thursday, March 26, 2026,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air
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Mar 26, 2026

NASA’s X-59 is Back in the Air

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet flies over the Mojave Desert during its third flight on Thursday, March 26, 2026,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3043
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Nov 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pilots of several U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet jets climb out of the cockpits on the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3045
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Nov 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two of the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets practice their maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio
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Aug 23, 1946

Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio

A Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star jet aircraft on the tarmac at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-launch News Conference
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Post-launch News Conference

A Mars 2020 post-launch news conference is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 30, 2020....

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Prelaunch News Conference
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Jul 20, 2020

Mars 2020 Prelaunch News Conference

A Mars 2020 prelaunch news conference is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 27, 2020....

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NASA image: E-4123
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Jun 5, 1958

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The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, besides being used extensively in its primary role as an inflight aircraft refueler,...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 29, 1969

Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-60759 (29 Nov. 1969) --- Members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission's crew are greeted by their wives and...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 29, 1969

Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-60760 (29 Nov. 1969) --- Members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission's crew talk to their families from...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-186
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Apr 7, 2001

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With umbilical lines still attached, the Boeing Delta II rocket, on Launch Complex 17, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC01padig188
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Apr 7, 2001

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Signs on the side of the launch tower at Launch Complex 17, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, show the nature of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1264
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Jan 31, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – During a news conference at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1607
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Jul 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center, the launch team goes through a wet dress...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Crew - Welcome on Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Aug 12, 1971

Apollo 15 Crew - Welcome on Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S71-43428 (8 Aug. 1971) --- The three crew men, of the highly successful Apollo 15 lunar landing mission, receive a...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1197
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Jan 27, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California – At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, agency and industry leaders spoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1198
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Jan 27, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California– At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, agency leaders held an Educational...

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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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