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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-2012-2741
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May 11, 2012

KSC-2012-2741

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2752
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May 11, 2012

KSC-2012-2752

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pat Simpkins, director of Engineering for NASA at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, monitors...

KSC
NASA image: After the Launch: NASA and SpaceX Share Updates about Historic #LaunchAmerica Mission
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May 30, 2020

After the Launch: NASA and SpaceX Share Updates about Historic #LaunchAmerica Mission

Liftoff! The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard the company’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Launch
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Launch

Lee Rosen, vice president, Mission and Launch Operations at SpaceX pats Norm Knight, deputy director of Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Administrator Postlaunch Briefing for the agency’s
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May 30, 2020

NASA Hosts Administrator Postlaunch Briefing for the agency’s

From left, NASA Commercial Crew Program Manager Kathy Lueders, NASA International Space Station Program Manager Kirk...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 28, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference

Pat Forrester, chief, Astronaut Office, Johnson Space Center, speaks to members of the media during a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2743
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May 11, 2012

KSC-2012-2743

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

KSC
NASA image: CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 17, 2019

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance and the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron participate in a...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, center left, listens to Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn Hewson...

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NASA image: Data Exploration Theater 4
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Dec 8, 2017

Data Exploration Theater 4

The NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) Data Exploration Theater features a 17- by 6-foot multi-screen...

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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC85-0023-1-Edit
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Dec 10, 1984

ARC-1984-AC85-0023-1-Edit

Medium Altitude Missions Branch: C-141 KAO Personnel, Mike Robinson, Mike Landis, Ed Hall, Tom Jones, John Graybeal,...

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NASA image: Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2
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Mar 26, 2019

Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2

Pat Brown, left, and William Vardaman, mechanical technicians with the Jacobs contracting team, perform engine...

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NASA image: Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2
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Mar 26, 2019

Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2

William Vardaman, left, and Pat Brown, mechanical technicians with the Jacobs contracting team, perform engine...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Hosts Administrator Postlaunch Briefing for the agency’s
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May 30, 2020

NASA Hosts Administrator Postlaunch Briefing for the agency’s

NASA Chief Astronaut Pat Forrester participates in a postlaunch news conference inside the Press Site auditorium at...

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NASA image: Seth Green Visits Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

Seth Green Visits Goddard Space Flight Center

Seth Green in NASA Goddard’s CAVE – an immersive stereographic (3-D) visualization environment. Seth and his wife,...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony
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May 26, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition Awards Ceremony

Inside the Apollo-Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Pat Simpkins, director of...

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NASA image: Data Exploration Theater 3
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Dec 8, 2017

Data Exploration Theater 3

The NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) Data Exploration Theater features a 17- by 6-foot multi-screen...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-128 crew visits Stennis
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Oct 7, 2009

STS-128 crew visits Stennis

Astronauts C.J. Sturckow (seated, left) and Pat Forrester (seated, right) sign autographs during their Oct. 7 visit...

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NASA image: JWST Full-Scale Model on Display at Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

JWST Full-Scale Model on Display at Goddard Space Flight Center

JWST Full-Scale Model on Display. A full-scale model of the James Webb Space Telescope was built by the prime...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2100
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Apr 21, 2013

KSC-2013-2100

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pat Starace, at left, from Orlando, and Kennedy Space Center engineer Jamie Szafran...

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NASA image: Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2
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Mar 26, 2019

Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2

Pat Brown, a mechanical technician with Jacobs, has wrenches, pliers and other tools at the ready as he performs...

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NASA image: Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2
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Mar 26, 2019

Crawler Engine Maintenance CT-2

William Vardaman, left, and Pat Brown, mechanical technicians with the Jacobs contracting team, perform engine...

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NASA image: Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Jul 27, 1969

Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-40147 (27 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 crewmen, still under a 21-day quarantine, are greeted by their wives....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4510
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Aug 27, 2010

KSC-2010-4510

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Director of the center's Engineering Directorate...

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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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