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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: STS-61 Crew Insignia
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Oct 1, 1993

STS-61 Crew Insignia

STS061-S-001 (1 Oct. 1993) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-61 crew insignia depicts the astronaut symbol...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF
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Mar 6, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF

The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is uncovered in the clean room of Building AE to permit workers access...

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NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-7008
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Jan 14, 1986

ARC-1986-AC86-7008

Range : 12.9 million miles (8.0 million miles) P-29468C This false color Voyager photograph of Uranus shows a...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1984
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The camera captures an optical illusion of a dragonfly above the reedy water near...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3673
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Jul 5, 2012

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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- The lantern room of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, with its modern...

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NASA image: Nine-Paneled Mirror for ASTHROS
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Jun 29, 2022

Nine-Paneled Mirror for ASTHROS

The mirror on NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at...

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NASA image: A Hot Spot on Jupiter
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Jan 8, 2021

A Hot Spot on Jupiter

This composite image shows a hot spot in Jupiter's atmosphere. In the image on the left, taken on Sept. 16, 2020, by...

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NASA image: Artist concept of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) after STS-31 deployment
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Sep 21, 1988

Artist concept of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) after STS-31 deployment

Artist concept shows the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) placed in orbit above the Earth's distorting layer of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2409
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Sep 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers ensure the upper...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2429
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Sep 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Dawn spacecraft is moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1961
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Mar 1, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- As the sun rises over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first stage...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat

NMTSat is a student-built satellite built by undergraduate and graduates students primarily from New Mexico Tech....

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NASA image: JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony
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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

From left to right, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Webb Deputy Observatory Project Scientist, Erin Smith, NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2216
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Mar 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians help guide the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2427
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Sep 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Dawn spacecraft is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2188
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2188

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --Before the sun rises over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, United Launch...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped
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May 3, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft undergoes processing and servicing ahead of launch atop a work stand inside the Payload...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped
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May 3, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida perform work on the agency’s Psyche spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration
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May 9, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration

A team working on NASA’s Psyche spacecraft transitioning it from a vertical to horizontal test configuration during...

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NASA image: Top Ten Facts about the James Webb Space Telescope
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Mar 15, 2019

Top Ten Facts about the James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest telescope ever sent into space. It is the impressive result of...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped
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May 3, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida perform work on the agency’s Psyche spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Unboxing and Move to Stand
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May 2, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unboxing and Move to Stand

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians prepare to move...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Unboxing and Move to Stand
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May 2, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unboxing and Move to Stand

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the agency’s Psyche...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Unboxing and Move to Stand
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May 2, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unboxing and Move to Stand

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the agency’s Psyche...

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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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