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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: Air-to-air view of STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, launch
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Jan 9, 1990

Air-to-air view of STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, launch

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, pierces a layer of low lying clouds as it makes its ascent to Earth orbit...

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NASA image: Air to air view of Endeavour, OV-105, atop SCA approaches Ellington runway
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May 6, 1991

Air to air view of Endeavour, OV-105, atop SCA approaches Ellington runway

S91-36097 (6 May 1991) --- Air to air view of Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, atop a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: Radar Image of Dublin, Ireland
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Dec 8, 2017

Radar Image of Dublin, Ireland

Visualization Date 1994-04-11 This radar image of Dublin, Ireland, shows how the radar distingishes between densely...

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NASA image: Air-to-air view of Columbia, OV-102, atop SCA NASA 905 flying over JSC site
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Dec 19, 1990

Air-to-air view of Columbia, OV-102, atop SCA NASA 905 flying over JSC site

S90-55294 (19 Dec. 1990) --- Johnson Space Center employees and neighbors on the ground didn't get quite this...

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NASA image: EC02-0188-22
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Jul 12, 2002

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Technicians at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., (GA-ASI) facility at Adelanto, Calif., carefully thread...

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NASA image: The Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base is NASA's premier center for atmospheric flight research to validate high-risk aerospace technology.
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Jul 25, 2001

The Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base is NASA's premier center for atmospheric flight research to validate high-risk aerospace technology.

Since the 1940s the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, has developed a unique and highly...

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NASA image: Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service
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Jan 31, 1986

Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service

51L-S-108 (31 Jan. 1986) --- Barbara R. Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist to Christa McAuliffe, with others on...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Jun 8, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

41D-3063 (30 Aug. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery climbs toward Earth orbit following a successful liftoff...

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NASA image: Orbiter "Enterprise" - Soars Above the NASA 747 Carrier - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA
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Aug 12, 1977

Orbiter "Enterprise" - Soars Above the NASA 747 Carrier - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA

S77-27512 (12 Aug 1977) --- The Shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" soars above the NASA 747 carrier aircraft only...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Jun 8, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

41D-3071 (30 Aug. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery climbs toward Earth orbit following a successful liftoff...

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NASA image: NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
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Jul 25, 2001

NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center is situated immediately adjacent to the compass rose on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Since the 1940s the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, has developed a unique and highly...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Rollout to Pad for Launch - DRONE
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Jul 29, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Rollout to Pad for Launch - DRONE

Boeing OFT-2 Rollout to Pad for Launch - DRONE

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NASA image: Core Stage for Artemis II Rocket Moved to Pegasus Barge for Departure to Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 16, 2024

Core Stage for Artemis II Rocket Moved to Pegasus Barge for Departure to Kennedy Space Center

These images and videos show team members moving the first core stage that will help launch the first crewed flight...

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NASA image: Fire Rescue Exercise
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Mar 6, 2014

Fire Rescue Exercise

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Special Rescue Operations firefighters with NASA Fire Rescue Services in the Protective...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2296
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view, from the southwest looking toward the northeast, shows the entire Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3079
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Nov 2, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a rehearsal, Center Director Bill Parsons helps introduce the World Space Expo...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0222
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Feb 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D pilot Maj. Tad Clark is greeted by Col. Dave...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2277
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view shows construction progress at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7790
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this aerial view taken from atop the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4841
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Dec 18, 2014

KSC-2014-4841

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An aerial view near NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex reveals the Orion crew...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Bryan Petty, autonomy researcher for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Visits KSC
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Visits KSC

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman (right) and leadership from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Joey Mercer, principle investigator for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1346
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Feb 10, 2014

KSC-2014-1346

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Special Rescue Operations firefighters with NASA Fire Rescue Services in the Protective...

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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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