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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-01PP-0580
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC-01PP-0580

At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker prepares the site before attaching a camera to the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0608
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Mar 23, 2001

KSC01pp0608

In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the Mars Odyssey Orbiter is suspended from an overhead crane...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) lighthouse is seen on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, Tanegashima Island, Japan. A...

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NASA image: High Resolution Ceres View
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Sep 20, 2017

High Resolution Ceres View

This orthographic projection shows dwarf planet Ceres as seen by NASA's Dawn spacecraft. The projection is centered...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00051
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Mar 15, 2006

KSC-06-S-00051

Launch time is updated in this video. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1255
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Jan 31, 2015

KSC-2015-1255

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a United...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3154
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Jun 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3154

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

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 28, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation Measurement...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1806
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Dec 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1806

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

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NASA image: KSC00pp0262
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Feb 23, 2000

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The STS-99 crew get ready to leave KSC with their families for a return trip to Houston. From left are Mission...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 164
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Sep 2, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 164

This view of Ceres from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows craters just south of the large impact basin named Ghanan (42...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 20, 2000

Microgravity

Edward Snell, a National Research Council research fellow at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), prepares a...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0648
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Mar 27, 2001

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The Mars Odyssey orbiter, with a protective cover on top, waits on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation Measurement...

HQ
NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 174
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Sep 19, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 174

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows cratered terrain on the edge of the giant crater Yalode. The image is...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft Uncrating at Astrotech VSFB
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Jan 15, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft Uncrating at Astrotech VSFB

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

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00071
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Mar 22, 2006

KSC-06-S-00071

Learn about the ST5 mission from the experts. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00089
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Mar 12, 2006

KSC-06-S-00089

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

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

A Delta II rocket launches with the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 9
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Jan 20, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 9

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft captures gently curving canyons amid cratered plains on Ceres. The image is...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-3167
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Jun 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3167

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0582
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Mar 21, 2001

KSC-01PP-0582

At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker attaches a camera to the second stage of the Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0632
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Mar 27, 2001

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On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Mars Odyssey orbiter begins moving up the gantry for...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Newman works with computers and GPS
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Sep 20, 1993

Astronaut James Newman works with computers and GPS

STS051-16-028 (12-22 Sept 1993) --- On Discovery's middeck, astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, works...

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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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