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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-97PC1829
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Dec 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1829

NASA’s Lunar Prospector is prepared for mating to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket Projected On The Washington Monument
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Jul 19, 2019

Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket Projected On The Washington Monument

The 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1804
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Dec 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1804

Lockheed Martin Missile Systems integration and test staff prepare NASA’s Lunar Prospector spacecraft for mating to...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT BEAN, ALAN - KSC
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Aug 14, 1973

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT BEAN, ALAN - KSC

S73-31973 (August 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Owen K. Garriott, Skylab 3 science pilot, looks at a map of Earth at...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 205
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Nov 1, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 205

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows cratered terrain to the west of Ahuna Mons. In this area there are...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3155
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Jun 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3155

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians roll the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket with its NuSTAR spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1805
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Dec 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1805

Lockheed Martin Missile Systems integration and test staff move NASA’s Lunar Prospector spacecraft over the Trans...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3165
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Jun 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3165

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket with its NuSTAR spacecraft after attachment to the...

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NASA image: Inventor Series - Tim Bencic with Tomography System
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Mar 6, 2019

Inventor Series - Tim Bencic with Tomography System

How do you measure a cloud? Tim Bencic does it with lasers. The NASA Glenn engineer invented a tomography system for...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 21, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The launch pads at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center are seen a week ahead of...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft Arrival at Astrotech VSFB
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Jan 14, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft Arrival at Astrotech VSFB

NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer), a...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 150
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Aug 15, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 150

NASA's Dawn spacecraft looked down on Ceres' equatorial region to capture this view of intensely cratered terrain....

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00075
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Mar 22, 2006

KSC-06-S-00075

Commentator George Diller discusses the successful launch of ST5 with NASA Launch Manager Chuck Dovale. NASA's three...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0635
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Mar 27, 2001

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The Mars Odyssey spacecraft (left) nears the top of the gantry at Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket Projected On The Washington Monument
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Jul 19, 2019

Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket Projected On The Washington Monument

The 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 175
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Sep 20, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 175

NASA's Dawn spacecraft obtained this view of Laukumate Crater (19 miles, 30 kilometers wide) on Ceres on June 2,...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034645
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May 14, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034645

A group of scientists are gathered around a table covered in large maps in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) at...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00061
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Mar 12, 2006

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Host Tiffany Nail opens the ST5 Webcast and introduces Kennedy Space Center Director, Jim Kennedy. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: STS-30 JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) activity during OV-104 landing
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) activity during OV-104 landing

As STS-30 ends its mission with the landing of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB),...

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NASA image: 62-MA6-104
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Feb 20, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – John Glenn in flight suit prior to MA-6 launch at Cape Canaveral, Fla. He is relaxing on his...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0645
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Mar 27, 2001

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On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the canister that surrounded the Mars Odyssey orbiter is moved...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00058
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Mar 15, 2006

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George Diller wraps up today's launch countdown. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAP Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand and Unbagging
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May 29, 2025

NASA's IMAP Spacecraft Lift to Work Stand and Unbagging

Technicians perform status checks on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) spacecraft after...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00091
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Mar 12, 2006

KSC-06-S-00091

NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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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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