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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: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Arrival
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May 20, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Arrival

NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken arrive at the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft
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Feb 25, 2019

Inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft is designed to transport up to four astronauts for NASA missions, along with...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1958

Early Rockets

In January 1958, a modified Redstone rocket lifted the first American satellite into orbit just 3 months after the...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Attendees at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway walk past an inflatable version of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chickasaw Indian princesses pose with folk singer Buffy Saint- Marie (center) during a...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chickasaw Dance Troupe performs an Honor Dance during the Native American Ceremony...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie sings during a pre-launch Native American ceremony in the...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Launch from America in Historic Test Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon
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May 30, 2020

NASA Astronauts Launch from America in Historic Test Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon

For the first time in history, NASA astronauts have launched from American soil in a commercially built and operated...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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May 28, 1958

Early Rockets

On May 28, 1958, Jupiter Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile provided by U.S. Army team in Huntsville, Alabama,...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chickasaw Indian princesses seen here contributed to a pre-launch Native American...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Chickasaw Dance troupe member Tim Harjo (second from left) leads Joyce and James...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Chickasaw Indian princesses "sign" the Lord's Prayer during a Native American Ceremony...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Chickasaw Indian princesses "sign" the Lord's Prayer during a Native American Ceremony...

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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Apollo_Saturn V Center at KSC, guests enjoy the comments of John Glenn Jr....

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chickasaw Dance Troupe performs an Honor Dance during the Native American Ceremony...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chickasaw Tribal Elder Lee Frazier leads the dedication to the astronauts of STS-113...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie sings during a pre-launch Native American ceremony in the...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chickasaw Dance Troupe performs an Honor Dance for John Herrington's parents...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

The British fired Congreve rockets against the United States in the War of 1812. As a result Francis Scott Key...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight
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May 22, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight

The American flag flies at half-staff next to the countdown clock at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Press Site, Friday,...

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NASA image: SpaceX DM-2 Flight Day Highlights - May 30, 2020
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX DM-2 Flight Day Highlights - May 30, 2020

Almost nine years after the final space shuttle mission, SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Launch Attempt
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Launch Attempt

Hans Koenigsmann, vice president for build and flight reliability at SpaceX, looks at a monitor showing a live feed...

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NASA image: President Trump Postlaunch Remarks
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May 30, 2020

President Trump Postlaunch Remarks

President Donald Trump speaks inside the Vehicle Assembly Building following the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Launch
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Launch

Pat Forrester, NASA’s chief of the astronaut office, monitors the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the...

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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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