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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: White House Maker Faire
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Jun 18, 2014

White House Maker Faire

The Maker Faire trailer is seen outside the rose garden during the first ever White House Maker Faire, which brings...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster on Stand
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Mar 28, 2014

OCO-2 Booster on Stand

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1176
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Jun 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, place protective...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana welcomes participants to the agency's 8th Annual Robotic Mining...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for March 19, 2021
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Mar 19, 2021

Inside KSC! for March 19, 2021

This week, NASA announced the winners of its Lunar Delivery Challenge – a contest that seeks innovative ideas from...

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NASA image: White House Maker Faire
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Jun 18, 2014

White House Maker Faire

President Barack Obama delivers his remarks at the first ever White House Maker Faire, which brings together...

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NASA image: White House Maker Faire
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Jun 18, 2014

White House Maker Faire

President Barack Obama delivers his remarks at the first ever White House Maker Faire, which brings together...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1175
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Jun 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers place a cover over...

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NASA image: KSC-01pd-1176
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Jun 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, place protective...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster on Stand
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Mar 28, 2014

OCO-2 Booster on Stand

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1283
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Jan 13, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The fairing for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, mission arrives...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1284
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Jan 13, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The fairing for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, mission is...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics Dream with Us Design Challenge
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Mar 3, 2022

NASA Aeronautics Dream with Us Design Challenge

The “Dream with Us” challenge is asking students in grades 6-12 to help NASA envision innovative solutions to three...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1303
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Jan 14, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A section of the fairing for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Celebrando la Herencia Hispana [Episode 22]
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Sep 30, 2020

NASA Science Live: Celebrando la Herencia Hispana [Episode 22]

La diversidad enfortece a nuestras misiones y metas, y con una variedad de perspectivas y experiencias podemos...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1038
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May 29, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of a Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1982
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Mar 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 19, 2014

OCO-2 Booster Arrival

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The truck transporting the Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-01pd-1197
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Jun 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, oversee the fairing...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Fairing Bi-Sector Halves Transport
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Mar 24, 2014

OCO-2 Fairing Bi-Sector Halves Transport

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Both halves of the fairing for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1304
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Jan 14, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In the NASA Building 836 high bay at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3943
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May 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: CPD Roundtable
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Aug 4, 2016

CPD Roundtable

NASA, local and state officials met at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the sixth KSC Roundtable, in which...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 20, 2014

OCO-2 Booster Arrival

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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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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