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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: Mobile Launcher Move to Pad
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Jun 27, 2019

Mobile Launcher Move to Pad

With the Moon and nighttime sky serving as the backdrop, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile launcher is illuminated...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission lights up Launch Pad 39A and...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0704
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lighting up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, space shuttle Endeavour blazes...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0712
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission lights up Launch Pad 39A and...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B broll
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Feb 3, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B broll

The sun sets on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop the...

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NASA image: Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Launch Streak Shot
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Jan 15, 2025

Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Launch Streak Shot

Creating a golden streak in the night sky, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3714
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Twin columns light the night sky as space shuttle Endeavour hurtles into space on the STS-126...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3711
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour punches a hole in the dark of night as it hurtles into the sky atop a...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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May 27, 2011

Earth Observation

S134-E-009505 (27 May 2011) --- This is a view of the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere just off the port wing of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Dec 26, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-020039 (26 Dec. 2011) --- This busy night time panorama was photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop the...

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NASA image: Aurora taken during Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Aurora taken during Joint Operations

S123-E-008018 (21 March 2008) --- While docked and onboard the International Space Station, a STS-123 Endeavour...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop...

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NASA image: The city lights of Central Asia sparkle underneath a bright yellow airglow
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Oct 20, 2025

The city lights of Central Asia sparkle underneath a bright yellow airglow

iss073e0920829 (Oct. 20, 2025) --- This celestial view from a window aboard the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft...

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NASA image: iss071e611752
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Sep 2, 2024

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iss071e611752 (Sept. 2, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick programmed a...

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NASA image: CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Launch Streak
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Jan 15, 2025

CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Launch Streak

Creating a golden streak in the night sky, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Time Lapse
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Time Lapse

The sun sets behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3697
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Light-filled clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Atlantis and begining of STS 61-B mission
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Nov 26, 1985

Launch of the Shuttle Atlantis and begining of STS 61-B mission

61B-S-067 (26 Nov 1985) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis ascends into the night sky at 7:29 p.m. (EST), November 26, with...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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May 29, 2025

What's Up: June 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in June 2025? Saturn and Venus in the morning sky, and Mars at night. June...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0711
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission lights up Launch Pad 39A and...

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NASA image: The Persian Gulf region is illuminated beneath a bright yellow-green airglow
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Oct 25, 2025

The Persian Gulf region is illuminated beneath a bright yellow-green airglow

iss073e0982720 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- The Persian Gulf region—from Oman to the United Arab Emirates, with Iran's...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Anamorphic
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Anamorphic

The sun sets behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop...

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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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