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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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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Pegasus payload fairing opens during operations to remove the fairing from...

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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Astrotech payload processing facility, NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope,...

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Nov 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space...

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Apr 4, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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Mar 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a transporter has been positioned...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 7, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

This is an onboard photo of the deployment of the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) from the cargo bay of the...

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Nov 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter, strapped in his seat in...

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May 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students from Oakton Community College in Illinois prepare their robot for NASA’s Robotics...

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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II rocket to launch NASA's Gamma-ray Large...

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Apr 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- On Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Delta II rocket displays...

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Jun 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Under cloud-dotted blue sky, NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope , or GLAST, blasts...

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Jun 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke is generated at liftoff of the Delta II rocket with NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space...

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Jun 19, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Technicians and engineers at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California mate the...

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Nov 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin, strapped in his seat...

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May 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – College students from Montana State University prepare their robot for a trial run at NASA’s...

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Jun 5, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 carrier aircraft appears to hover above the runway as...

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Apr 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, General...

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Mar 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An Orbital Sciences’ Pegasus XL rocket rests atop the transporter outside...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff
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Jun 29, 2018

SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff

The two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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May 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The GLAST spacecraft arrives at pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard its...

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NASA image: Science Verification Test Harvest
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Sep 30, 2019

Science Verification Test Harvest

Kennedy Space Center employee Anna Maria Ruby harvests plant cultivars inside the Veggie growth chamber in the Space...

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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After arrival at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-122 Commander Steve Frick talks to...

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May 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician prepares to install the the...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Showcases Lander Testing Capabilities
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Aug 16, 2019

NASA Marshall Showcases Lander Testing Capabilities

Lisa Watson-Morgan, center left, program manager of NASA’s Human Landing System Program at NASA’s Marshall Space...

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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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