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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: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

A pathfinder aircraft, at left, prepares for takeoff from the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Andy Bundy, Avionics lead, left, and Pat...

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NASA image: Mastracchio during SPHERES Vertigo Experiment
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Jan 24, 2014

Mastracchio during SPHERES Vertigo Experiment

ISS038-E-035434 (23 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, works with a pair...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

Photographed from the F-18 pathfinder aircraft, the Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is seen flying over the...

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NASA image: Landsat Observes Barrier Islands
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May 26, 2011

Landsat Observes Barrier Islands

A survey of barrier islands published in 2011 in the Journal of Coastal Research offers the most thorough assessment...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00040
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Feb 8, 2006

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NASA is about to launch an important mission to test a new type of miniature satellite. Called Space Technology 5,...

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Mar 22, 2006

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The L-1011 jet carrying ST5 taxis into takeoff position on the runway. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00088
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00079
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

From left, Andy Barry, DC-8 pilot; Todd Renfro, flight navigator; and Adam Devalon, flight engineer, share smiles...

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Nov 24, 2023

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jsc2024e016248 (11/24/2023) --- The Nanoracks-Killick-1 CubeSat with all components and wiring harnesses connected...

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NASA image: Testing the newly installed PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware
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Jun 28, 2005

Testing the newly installed PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware

ISS011-E-09812 (28 June 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00090
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00054
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Mar 15, 2006

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Art Azarbarzin, Project Manager is interviewed. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00069
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Mar 22, 2006

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The Stargazer L-1011 is given permission to take off. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00083
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00096
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Jim Slavin, ST5's project scientist. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00081
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Mar 12, 2006

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The scientific goals and benefits of the innovative Space Technology 5 mission are outlined by Jim Slavin in this...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00095
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Jim Slavin, ST5's project scientist. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00062
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Mar 12, 2006

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Air Force Captain David Bieger talks about the weather for launch day. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will...

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Jul 25, 2023

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jsc2023e046374 (7/25/2023) --- Artistic rendering of the rear side of the Multi-Needle Langmuir Probe (m-NLP). The...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00094
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Jim Slavin, ST5's project scientist. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00085
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00059
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Mar 15, 2006

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Assistant Launch Director Omar Baez discusses technical issues with George Diller. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized...

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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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