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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: NEO Surveyor’s Spacecraft Bus on the ‘Shaker Table’
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Jan 14, 2026

NEO Surveyor’s Spacecraft Bus on the ‘Shaker Table’

The bus structure for NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor is installed on a “shaker table” at BAE Systems Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-281
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Sep 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska. -- With light still on the horizon, a Lockheed Martin Athena I launch vehicle lifts off the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3205
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Jun 5, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Miami Air International Boeing 737 airplane, at right, accompanying Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3206
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Jun 5, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Miami Air International Boeing 737 airplane, at right, accompanying Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC01padig279
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Sep 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A Lockheed Martin Athena I launch vehicle rockets off the launch pad at Kodiak Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1637
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Mar 3, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Inside the Orbital Sciences processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3247
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Jun 2, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The sun rises over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California to reveal NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1696
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Mar 8, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Inside the Orbital Sciences processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy
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May 12, 2010

NASA and ISS Winner of 2009 Collier Trophy

NASA and the International Space Station (ISS) team is selected as the recipient of the 2009 Robert J. Collier...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1173
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Jan 28, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In the airlock of processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3230
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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3241
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Jun 2, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are under way in Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1161
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Jan 28, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In the airlock of processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB)...

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NASA image: Northrup Grumman CRS-15:  Prelaunch Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

Northrup Grumman CRS-15: Prelaunch Briefing

NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman is targeting 12:36 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 20, for the launch of its...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3234
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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, half of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3236
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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1611
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Mar 2, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences technicians closely monitor the second section of the Pegasus...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1144
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Jan 27, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A forklift is enlisted to transfer the environmentally controlled shipping...

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NASA image: OMB Director and Bridenstine Tour in O&C
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Aug 28, 2020

OMB Director and Bridenstine Tour in O&C

Larry Price, closest to the Artemis I spacecraft, Lockheed Martin Orion Program manager, accompanies Russell Vought,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1260
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Oct 7, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the Defense Satellite Communications System Processing Facility (DPF), Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0507
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives of NASA’s New Horizons Mission to Pluto are ready to answer questions...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego
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Jul 19, 2023

Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego

From left to right, NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1140
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Jan 27, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers position the environmentally controlled shipping container enclosing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1314
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Oct 10, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Defense Satellite Communication Systems Processing Facility (DPF), Cape...

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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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