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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by palm trees, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 2:38 p.m....

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Mar 24, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. astronauts Thomas Stafford (left), Vance Brand (center) and Donald Slayton pose...

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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam spread across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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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 seen in this 30 second exposure, as...

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Jun 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Phoenix Mars Lander is on display in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility....

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clearing the lighting rod on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery makes history as...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Phoenix spacecraft begins its journey to Mars aboard a Delta II 7925 rocket at...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Phoenix Mars lander illuminates Launch Pad 17A as it lifts off aboard a Delta II...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II 7925 rocket carrying NASA's Phoenix Mars lander roars off Pad 17A on Cape...

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Jun 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup of the Phoenix Mars Lander on display in the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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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 seen ahead of rollout to the launch...

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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 seen ahead of rollout to the launch...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39B as the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery...

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

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

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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Flanked on both sides by billows of smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off...

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Oct 18, 1993

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Columbia climbs a golden tower into a royal blue sky dusted with...

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Aug 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis -...

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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour rockets off Launch Pad 39B in a perfect, on-time launch....

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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam surround Space Shuttle Discovery as it lifts off from...

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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Flanked on both sides by billows of smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II 7925 rocket carrying NASA's Phoenix Mars lander lifts off at 5:26 a.m. EDT...

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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 rolled out in the rain to the...

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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect, on-time launch, Space Shuttle Endeavour breaks away from the billows of...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs: Prototype Development Laboratory (PDL)
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Oct 21, 2020

Engineering Labs: Prototype Development Laboratory (PDL)

Tim Evans, a mechanical engineering technician, uses a computer numerical control (CNC) machine to machine a part...

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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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