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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: Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle
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May 14, 1973

Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle

S73-26912 (14 May 1973) --- The unmanned Skylab 1/Saturn V space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: Lakiesha Hawkins Climbs into the Payload Adapter Test Article
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Mar 7, 2024

Lakiesha Hawkins Climbs into the Payload Adapter Test Article

Lakiesha Hawkins, Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for the Moon to Mars (M2M) Program within the Exploration...

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Jun 23, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Official portrait of Stephen Francois, manager of the Expendable Launch Vehicles (ELV)...

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Apr 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher platform that was turned over...

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Apr 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a water truck sprays the dry crawlerway in front...

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Apr 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a water truck continues to spray the dry...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2643
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Apr 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher platform that was turned over...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2641
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Apr 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crawler-transporter is underneath the mobile...

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Nov 11, 1966

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The Gemini 12 astronauts James Lovell and Edwin Aldrin lifted off aboard a Titan launch vehicle from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5536
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket clears the door of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jan 1, 1995

Pathfinder

This is the McDornell Douglas CD-XA Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) concept. The Delta Clipper-Experimental (DC-X) was...

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Feb 17, 2012

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Launch Vehicles: Launch vehicles are the rocket-powered systems that provide transportation from the Earth’s surface...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5782
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket is the first...

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Jul 27, 2007

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I'm Ron Mueller, NASA's Launch Services Program mission manager for Phoenix. It's my job to make sure the Phoenix...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2646
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Apr 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher platform that was turned over...

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May 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Lyle Holloway, former director of launch sites originally for McDonnell Douglas, helps NASA,...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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May 21, 1966

Pathfinder

The Delta Clipper-Experimental Advanced (DC-XA) is a single-stage-to-orbit, vertical takeoff / vertical landing...

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May 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mike Griffin, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Alabama...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3444
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May 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Hundreds of NASA, U.S. Air Force, United Launch Alliance, Boeing, Pratt and Whitney...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3446
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May 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Daniel Collins, chief operating officer of United Launch Alliance, helps the company, NASA,...

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NASA image: View of launch pad at the Baykonur Cosmodrome showing Soyuz spacecraft
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Jan 28, 1974

View of launch pad at the Baykonur Cosmodrome showing Soyuz spacecraft

S75-32339 (28 Jan. 1974) --- A low-angle view of a launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan showing the...

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May 15, 2001

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At the dedication of the upgraded Launch Vehicle Data Center in Hangar AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.,...

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Nov 8, 2000

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Bobby Bruckner, manager, ELV and Payload Carrier Programs, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the E&O Building...

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Nov 8, 2000

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Bobby Bruckner, manager, ELV and Payload Carrier Programs, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the E&O Building...

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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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