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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-2011-4811
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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean silhouetting space shuttle Atlantis' external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2031
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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first stage of the Delta II rocket is in the process of being raised to a vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5667
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun rises over Florida's Space Coast, the landing convoy crew that will make space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1732
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a roman candle rising off Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 24, 1966

Microgravity

Lunar Orbiter 2 oblique northward view towards Copernicus crater on the Moon shows crater wall slumping caused by...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage
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Apr 9, 2007

Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, United Space Alliance technicians Brenda Morris and Brian Williams are applying...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1231
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Darkness shrouds the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Tracking and Data...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden Mission Manager Walter Klein talks with school children from Punta Arenas, Chile, during a tour of the DC-8 aircraft
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Mar 10, 2004

NASA Dryden Mission Manager Walter Klein talks with school children from Punta Arenas, Chile, during a tour of the DC-8 aircraft

NASA Dryden Mission Manager Walter Klein talks with school children from Punta Arenas, Chile, during a tour of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6354
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: Martian Dust Devil Action in Gale Crater, Sol 1597
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Feb 27, 2017

Martian Dust Devil Action in Gale Crater, Sol 1597

This frame from a sequence of images shows a dust-carrying whirlwind, called a dust devil, scooting across the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2396
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The front wheel of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery to its...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1474
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A helicopter provides a unique view of the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5588
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1822
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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Clouds of smoke and steam rise spread across the launch pad on Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2165
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Apr 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4932
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The flames beneath space shuttle Discovery at liftoff on the STS-128 mission glow through the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2058
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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage arrives at NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2086
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space Shuttle Discovery’s move from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the mate-demate device,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6874
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from fire and smoke, the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket lifted off at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1332
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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2800
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Jun 15, 2013

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MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – As the sun rises in the Mojave Desert in California, the Garvey Spacecraft Corporation's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2164
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Apr 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Glacier Undercutting in Action
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Jan 25, 2021

Glacier Undercutting in Action

In this aerial view, a glacier along Greenland's craggy coastline is actively undergoing undercutting, a process in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6876
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises, in the distance, spotlights illuminate the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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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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