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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: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) from The University of California gives...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from Team H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) explains his project to Mary Wadel and...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7037
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Aug 26, 1989

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P-34707 Range: 720,000 kilometers (446,400 miles) The Voyager spacecraft took this picture after closest approach to...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc749
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Jun 12, 1998

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NASA Administrator Dan Goldin congratulates Phase I Shuttle/Mir Program Manager Frank Culbertson on the successful...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc748
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Jun 12, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Commander Charles J. Precourt (at microphone) presents an American flag, a special wrench, and an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5206
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Sep 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: The Eye of Saturn
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Aug 4, 2014

The Eye of Saturn

Like a giant eye for the giant planet, Saturn great vortex at its north pole appears to stare back at Cassini as...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1380
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The lights on Runway 15 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility spotlight Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Engineer Kenny McKenzie, background, NASA James Webb Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1378
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Jul 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-104 crew exits the Crew Transport Vehicle after completing the 10th assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5057
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Aug 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers maneuver one of the...

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NASA image: Overall nadir view of ISS seen during flyaround
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Jul 22, 2001

Overall nadir view of ISS seen during flyaround

STS104-332-027 (21 July 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS), just days after receiving the installment...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5058
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Aug 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers maneuver one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8101
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana (second from right) is on hand for the move of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5207
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Sep 12, 2009

KSC-2009-5207

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Supernova with Expanding Shell
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Jan 26, 2010

Supernova with Expanding Shell

Stars which are 8 times or more massive than our Sun end their lives in a most spectacular way; they go supernova. A...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Manager Carl Starr monitors the progress of the Webb observatory...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc565
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Apr 4, 1997

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STS-83 Pilot Susan L. Still gives a thumbs-up as she is assisted into her launch/entry suit in the Operations and...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1383
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Runway lights cast a rainbow from the colors in the drag chute behind Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1381
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Silhouetted against the bright lights at the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5205
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Sep 12, 2009

KSC-2009-5205

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Manager Carl Starr monitors the progress of the Webb observatory...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Manager Carl Starr, left, shows his Webb shirt to NASA James Webb...

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NASA image: KSC01padig251
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Jul 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the drag chute reflected in the bright lights at the Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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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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