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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: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop...

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Nov 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A full moon over Kennedy Space Center competes for dominance in the night sky with the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0705
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour lights up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, as it...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pp0749
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lighting up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, space shuttle Endeavour blazes...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Oct 6, 2015

Earth Observation

ISS045E048653 (10/06/2015) --- The International Space Station crew witness nightly scenes of our Earths beauty...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3710
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour roars into space...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 19, 1999

Around Marshall

The evening skies over the U. S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL burst into life as members of the...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0122
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Feb 19, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Spotlighted Space Shuttle Columbia stands out dramatically against the night sky at...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 3, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

iss030e119777 (3/3/2012) --- A view of the night earth taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) showing an...

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NASA image: SPHEREx's Perspective From Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx's Perspective From Orbit (Artist's Concept)

NASA's SPHEREx mission will create the first all-sky spectroscopic survey in the near-infrared, detecting hundreds...

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NASA image: A Brighter Moon
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Nov 16, 2015

A Brighter Moon

Although Dione (near) and Enceladus (far) are composed of nearly the same materials, Enceladus has a considerably...

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NASA image: Surface of TRAPPIST-1f
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Feb 22, 2017

Surface of TRAPPIST-1f

This artist's concept allows us to imagine what it would be like to stand on the surface of the exoplanet...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Mar 26, 2026

What's Up: April 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Mercury shines at its brightest for the year, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks, and a bright new comet makes an...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2737
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At liftoff from Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery spreads a blaze of light as it...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2767
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mach diamonds appear beneath Space Shuttle Discovery's main engines as the vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0958
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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Billowing clouds of smoke and steam rise with the roaring Space Shuttle Columbia as it...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2745
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large bird appears to chase Space Shuttle Discovery as it roars into space and...

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NASA image: Stars and Cosmic Rays Observed from Mars
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Mar 12, 2004

Stars and Cosmic Rays Observed from Mars

In this five-minute exposure taken from the surface of Mars by NASA Spirit rover, stars appear as streaks due to the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2759
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles into the night sky trailing columns of fire from its...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0954
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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam spiral away from Space Shuttle Columbia as it shoots through...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2760
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The palm tree at right is silhouetted by the blazing columns propelling Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0959
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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flaming exhaust spews from beneath one of the two solid rocket boosters on Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2734
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flooding the night sky with light, Space Shuttle Discovery streaks through the clouds...

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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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