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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: KSC-2011-6042
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Jul 27, 2011

KSC-2011-6042

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Juno spacecraft, enclosed in an Atlas payload fairing, arrives at Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Turn Basin Construction
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Jun 14, 2017

Turn Basin Construction

Modifications are underway at the Launch Complex 39 turn basin wharf at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to...

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NASA image: MSolo Radiator Work
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Sep 25, 2020

MSolo Radiator Work

Engineers and technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the radiator for the Mass Spectrometer...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0416
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Feb 16, 2007

KSC-07pd0416

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this close-up aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits...

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NASA image: Farside View of Earth Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft
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Jun 4, 1998

Farside View of Earth Moon as Seen by the Clementine Spacecraft

About 50,000 Clementine images were processed to produce the four orthographic views of the Moon. The images show...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2016
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Dec 9, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2016

Range : 350,000 miles (JPL Ref: P-37329) This image of the western hemisphere of the Moon was taken through a green...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1883
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Dec 17, 1998

KSC-98pc1883

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), workers mate the...

KSC
NASA image: Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via
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Nov 21, 2019

Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster that will launch the Solar Orbiter spacecraft is delivered by truck to...

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NASA image: Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch
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Jan 1, 2002

Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch

In this close-up aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2007
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Mar 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians get ready to lift NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1861
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Dec 10, 1998

KSC-98pc1861

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) lift the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1823
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Dec 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1823

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17B, Cape Canaveral Air Station, a solid rocket booster is raised to a vertical...

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NASA image: Moon taken by Galileo after completing its first Earth Gravity Assist
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Dec 9, 1990

Moon taken by Galileo after completing its first Earth Gravity Assist

S90-55753 (9 Dec. 1990) --- This color image of the Moon was taken by the Galileo spacecraft at 9:25 a.m. (PST)...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1196
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Oct 1, 1998

KSC-98pc1196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Mars Polar Lander is loaded onto a truck after...

KSC
NASA image: Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via
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Nov 21, 2019

Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster that will launch the Solar Orbiter spacecraft is delivered by truck to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-4053
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May 26, 2011

KSC-2011-4053

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare to unload...

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NASA image: KSC-lp020
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Jan 6, 1998

KSC-lp020

NASA’s Lunar Prospector is readied for launch as its gantry-like service tower is rolled back again at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6302
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Aug 5, 2011

KSC-2011-6302

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising from fire and smoke, NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5945
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Jul 25, 2011

KSC-2011-5945

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility near Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras in Jupiter’s Atmosphere
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Jun 30, 2016

Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras in Jupiter’s Atmosphere

Astronomers are using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to study auroras — stunning light shows in a planet’s...

GSFC
NASA image: Pitted Landforms in Southern Hellas Planitia
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Mar 25, 2015

Pitted Landforms in Southern Hellas Planitia

This image is of a portion of the Southern plains region within Hellas, the largest impact basin on Mars, with a...

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NASA image: Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...
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Oct 22, 2019

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobili...

Virtual Intelligent Planetary Exploration Rover, VIPER Mobility Platform Testing An engineering model of the...

GRC
NASA image: Preparing for Astronaut Glove Testing in CITADEL
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Apr 24, 2025

Preparing for Astronaut Glove Testing in CITADEL

Spacesuit engineer Shane McFarland, left, of the Advanced Suit Team at NASA's Johnson Space Center prepares an...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras in Jupiter’s Atmosphere
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras in Jupiter’s Atmosphere

Astronomers are using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to study auroras — stunning light shows in a planet’s...

GSFC
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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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