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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-05pd-0244
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Feb 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas talks with...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold presents the Challenger Center with a montage of images from his time onboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3730
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's main engines ignite to lift the shuttle from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Crewmembers Inflight Portrait
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May 3, 2014

Expedition 39 Crewmembers Inflight Portrait

ISS039-E-017656 (3 May 2014) --- The phrase "encircling the Earth" has a double entendre flavor to it in this...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: InSight Battery Installation
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Apr 20, 2018

InSight Battery Installation

In the gantry at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3046
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during Expeditions...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden looks at the space shuttle Atlantis atop of the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) just...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) is seen atop the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) during its journey from High Bay 3 in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5322
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This three -dimensional view at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2099
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Jul 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The top of NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander can be seen inside the mobile service tower of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1650
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Jun 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a technician takes a measurement on the...

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NASA image: NASA Meatball Painting at VAB
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May 8, 2020

NASA Meatball Painting at VAB

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, is underway on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1048
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Apr 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0343
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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank (ET) designated to fly on Return to Flight mission STS-114 is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1236
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May 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Hangar A&O on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers conduct a...

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NASA image: Possible Mud Cracks Preserved in Martian Rock
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Jan 17, 2017

Possible Mud Cracks Preserved in Martian Rock

The network of cracks in this Martian rock slab called "Old Soaker" may have formed from the drying of a mud layer...

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NASA image: NASA Launches Super-Pressure Balloon
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May 19, 2016

NASA Launches Super-Pressure Balloon

NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon (SPB) from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Possible Signs of Ancient Drying in Martian Rock
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Jan 17, 2017

Possible Signs of Ancient Drying in Martian Rock

A grid of small polygons on the Martian rock surface near the right edge of this view may have originated as cracks...

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NASA image: Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare

Caption: NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured this image of an M5.7 class flare on May 3, 2013 at 1:30...

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NASA image: Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare

Caption: NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured this image of an M5.7 class flare on May 3, 2013 at 1:30...

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NASA image: Hematite-Rich Deposits in Capri Chasma
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Dec 14, 2016

Hematite-Rich Deposits in Capri Chasma

Capri Chasma is located in the eastern portion of the Valles Marineris canyon system, the largest known canyon...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3549
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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Backdropped by a beautiful blue sky and the crystal-clear Atlantic Ocean, space shuttle...

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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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