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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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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians install Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI046
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians install Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena...

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NASA image: Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute
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Dec 8, 2017

Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute

During an Astronauts Memorial Foundation tribute honoring U.S. Air Foce Maj. Robert Lawrence, James Abrahamson,...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT Game Day
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Feb 12, 2019

Boeing OFT Game Day

As part of the joint team that will launch Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi074
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Sep 4, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - In the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), the Kodiak Star spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT Game Day
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Feb 12, 2019

Boeing OFT Game Day

As part of the joint team that will launch Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-071
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Aug 8, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians transport the Sapphire payload at Kodiak Island, Alaska, as preparations to...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi076
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Sep 4, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - In the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), the fairing is lowered over...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT Game Day
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Feb 12, 2019

Boeing OFT Game Day

As part of the joint team that will launch Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V...

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NASA image: DART Investigation and Engineering Briefing
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Nov 21, 2021

DART Investigation and Engineering Briefing

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Investigation and Science Briefing has representatives from NASA, Johns...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 28, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 28, 1991 at 7:33:14 am (EDT), STS-39 was a Department of...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 31, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Liliana Villarreal, NASA’s Artemis II landing and recovery director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, gives...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-057
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the Athena I launch vehicle for flight at Kodiak Island, Alaska, as...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-073
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Aug 8, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The Sapphire payload is moved into position next to the Starshine 3 payload at Kodiak...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.
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Feb 13, 2002

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft flies in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E as part of the F-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) project.

NASA's F-15B Research Testbed aircraft recently flew in the supersonic shock wave of a U.S. Navy F-5E in support of...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI039
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Trucks transporting Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-070
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Aug 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Technicians complete final preparations to the four Athena 1 payloads (Starshine 3,...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi062
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Jul 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the Starshine 3 payload, while the payload fairing of the Athena 1...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-044
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is lowered onto launch mount at...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-067
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Aug 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The PICOSat payload undergoes final preparations for its launch aboard the Athena 1...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI036
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May 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A boat moves a ramp into place that will allow Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi064
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Aug 9, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the PICSat payload for its launch aboard the Athena 1 launch vehicle at...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi070
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Aug 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Technicians complete final preparations to the four Athena 1 payloads (Starshine 3,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of Defense's Space Test Program-2...

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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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