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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-2014-1282
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Jan 13, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The fairing for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, mission arrives...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2089
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Apr 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An American flag adorns the top of the Delta II launcher at Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0662
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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former astronaut Story Musgrave speaks to students and faculty from across the nation...

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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) is mated to the upper stage of the Boeing Delta...

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NASA image: STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center
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May 25, 2017

STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center

Kim Stratton, at left, with Caterpillar, talks to students during a Women in STEM breakfast inside the Debus...

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NASA image: NASA SAVE Award Winner
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Jan 9, 2012

NASA SAVE Award Winner

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Financial Manager and White House 2011 SAVE award winner Matthew Ritsko is seen...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3613
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May 27, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - University students gather for the opening ceremony of NASA's first Lunabotics Mining...

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NASA image: STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center
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May 25, 2017

STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center

Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro speaks to students during a Women in STEM mentoring breakfast...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2090
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Apr 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Processing is underway at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2088
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Apr 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Processing is underway at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center
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May 25, 2017

STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center

Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro speaks to students during a Women in STEM mentoring breakfast...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage [Episode 22]
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Sep 30, 2020

NASA Science Live: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage [Episode 22]

Diversity brings strength to our missions and goals, and with a range of perspectives and backgrounds, we are able...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0661
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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former astronaut Story Musgrave speaks to students and faculty from across the nation...

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NASA image: STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center
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May 25, 2017

STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center

Gioia Massa, at left, a NASA payload scientist, talks to students during a Women in STEM breakfast inside the Debus...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00022
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Mar 5, 2009

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Life on other planets... the idea has fascinated man for ages. The discovery of Earth-like planets with...

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NASA image: Starshade Artist Concept 2
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Aug 9, 2016

Starshade Artist Concept 2

How do we find Earth-like planets outside our solar system? One idea is to send a giant structure that blocks...

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Jun 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the canister is removed from...

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NASA image: Zero Launch Mass 3D printer
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May 1, 2018

Zero Launch Mass 3D printer

Packing light is the idea behind the Zero Launch Mass 3-D Printer. Instead of loading up on heavy building supplies,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3620
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May 27, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the 'Lunarena' at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's Astronaut Hall of Fame,...

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NASA image: NASA NIAC: Turning Science Fiction into Science Fact
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Sep 19, 2023

NASA NIAC: Turning Science Fiction into Science Fact

NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program nurtures visionary ideas from America's innovators and...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster on Stand
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Mar 28, 2014

OCO-2 Booster on Stand

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers attach the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Orbiting...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from Purdue University prepare their uniquely-designed robot miner in the RoboPit at NASA's 8th Annual...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

College team members prepare to enter the robotic mining arena for a test run during NASA's 8th Annual Robotic...

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NASA image: White House Maker Faire
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Jun 18, 2014

White House Maker Faire

President Barack Obama delivers his remarks at the first ever White House Maker Faire, which brings together...

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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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