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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-01pp0944
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Apr 23, 2001

KSC-01pp0944

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the Microwave Anisotropy...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd2044
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Oct 23, 2002

KSC-02pd2044

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on the launch tower on NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2), Vandenberg Air...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0940
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Apr 21, 2001

KSC-01pp0940

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 stand by while the...

KSC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1985

Spacelab

This STS-51F mission onboard Photograph shows some of the Spacelab-2 instruments in the cargo bay of the Orbiter...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pc0164
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Feb 6, 1999

KSC-99pc0164

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chandra X-ray Observatory is unloaded from an Air Force C-5 Galaxy transporter two...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1289
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Nov 5, 1999

KSC-99pp1289

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the open doors of the payload canister, inside the environmentally...

KSC
NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This image is an observation of Quasar 3C 273 by the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2/Einstein...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1885
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Feb 26, 2009

KSC-2009-1885

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, NASA's Kepler spacecraft,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0163
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Feb 6, 1999

KSC-99pc0163

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chandra X-ray Observatory is unloaded from an Air Force C-5 Galaxy transporter two...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd2041
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Oct 23, 2002

KSC-02pd2041

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The interstage of the Delta II rocket is lifted up the launch tower on NASA's Space...

KSC
NASA image: A Look at Webb Telescope’s Specially Designed Shipping Container
Video
Mar 14, 2019

A Look at Webb Telescope’s Specially Designed Shipping Container

When NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope needs to move, it must be carefully packed inside a specially designed...

GSFC
NASA image: What Lurks Beneath NASA's Chamber A
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Mar 13, 2019

What Lurks Beneath NASA's Chamber A

Hidden below Chamber A at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston is an area engineers used to test critical...

GSFC
NASA image: Top Ten Facts about the James Webb Space Telescope
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Mar 15, 2019

Top Ten Facts about the James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest telescope ever sent into space. It is the impressive result of...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Science Live: Expanding Our View of the Universe [Episode 17]
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May 20, 2020

NASA Science Live: Expanding Our View of the Universe [Episode 17]

NASA’s WFIRST mission will explore the universe, seeking answers to some of its biggest mysteries. From...

GSFC
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope: An Overview
Video
Mar 13, 2019

James Webb Space Telescope: An Overview

The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest telescope ever sent into space. It is the impressive result of...

GSFC
NASA image: Webb Telescope Structure Practice Move 7-14-16
Video
Mar 15, 2019

Webb Telescope Structure Practice Move 7-14-16

A short featurette about how engineers at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland practice moving a mock...

GSFC
NASA image: Planetary System
Video
Mar 12, 2019

Planetary System

How do planetary systems start? Webb will seek these answers.

GSFC
NASA image: Seeking Infrared Light
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Mar 13, 2019

Seeking Infrared Light

This video answers why Webb is an infrared telescope.

GSFC
NASA image: Our Solar System
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Mar 12, 2019

Our Solar System

Stefanie Milam talks about Webb's focus on our solar system.

GSFC
NASA image: The Webb Telescope's Unfolding Secondary Mirror
Video
Aug 6, 2019

The Webb Telescope's Unfolding Secondary Mirror

In order to do groundbreaking science, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope must first unpack itself in deep space. In...

GSFC
NASA image: First Light After The Big Bang
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Mar 12, 2019

First Light After The Big Bang

Webb is set to look at the first light after the Big Bang.

GSFC
NASA image: Webb Telescope Launch and Deploy (12-minute)
Video
Mar 21, 2019

Webb Telescope Launch and Deploy (12-minute)

Produced and narrated 12-minute video showing the James Webb Space Telescope's launch and deploy process.

GSFC
NASA image: Previewing Our Artemis I Mission to the Moon on This Week @NASA – August 5, 2022
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Aug 5, 2022

Previewing Our Artemis I Mission to the Moon on This Week @NASA – August 5, 2022

Previewing our Artemis I mission to the Moon, a new image from our James Webb Space Telescope, and an anniversary...

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NASA image: Kepler Diamond Mine of Stars
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Apr 16, 2009

Kepler Diamond Mine of Stars

This image from NASA Kepler mission shows the telescope full field of view an expansive star-rich patch of sky in...

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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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