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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: Astronauts Cernan and Rossa participate in simulation aboard KC-135
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Sep 30, 1972

Astronauts Cernan and Rossa participate in simulation aboard KC-135

S72-50271 (September 1972) --- Astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, backup crew command module pilot of the Apollo 17 lunar...

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Apr 2, 2001

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The Delta II rocket that will launch the Mars Odyssey spacecraft towards the Red Planet exhibits the mission logo...

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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Dan Brunson places a lift attachment onto...

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May 7, 1999

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In the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), workers (lower right) disconnect the transport vehicle from the...

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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket is eased into a vertical position to be lifted up the gantry on Launch Pad...

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Feb 28, 2001

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Two solid rocket boosters, in the background, are lifted up the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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Feb 26, 2001

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Cranes on the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, lift the first stage of a Boeing Delta...

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Jan 29, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, workers test the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS)...

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Sep 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The countdown to launch of the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket for NASA's...

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Jan 9, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2, the solar array from the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter is...

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Feb 9, 2001

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Workers set up illumination testing for the Mars Odyssey solar panels. The orbiter will carry three science...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Undergoes Acoustic Testing
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Undergoes Acoustic Testing

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is installed in the Fiesta Area at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in July 2024. The...

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Apr 2, 2001

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At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a piece of the Delta rocket fairing moves closer to the...

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Jan 5, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2, workers help guide the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter as it is...

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NASA image: Global view of Venus from Magellan, Pioneer, and Venera data
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Oct 29, 1991

Global view of Venus from Magellan, Pioneer, and Venera data

This global view of Venus, centered at 270 degrees east longitude, is a compilation of data from several sources....

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Jan 29, 2001

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Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 check the placement of the Thermal Emission Imaging...

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Feb 28, 2001

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On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Delta 7925 rocket (left) waits for three additional solid...

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Feb 19, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), a worker removes the High Energy Neutron Detector...

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Jul 14, 2004

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Piercing through clouds of smog, the Cassini spacecraft has captured the best images ever of Saturn's largest moon,...

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Mar 9, 2001

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The 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter sits in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) while components...

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NASA image: Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto
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Apr 15, 2019

Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto

Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto as imaged in multiple exposures of infrared light by the NEOWISE space telescope. The...

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Jan 24, 2001

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Two technicians involved with the installation of the Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS) on the Mars Odyssey Orbiter pose...

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Jan 29, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, workers help put the Thermal Emission Imaging System...

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Sep 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The countdown to launch of the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket for NASA's...

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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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