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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: Firefly in Orbit
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly in Orbit

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

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NASA image: Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Sees Electrons Populate the Radiation Belts

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

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NASA image: Firefly Deployment
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Sep 17, 2010

Firefly Deployment

The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named "Firefly." Sponsored by the National Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1216
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, dual rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1218
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Jan 23, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The dual rocket engines beneath the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket are ablaze as it...

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NASA image:  TDRS-L Liftoff
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Jan 23, 2014

TDRS-L Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The dual rocket engines beneath the United Launch Alliance Atlas V are ablaze as the rocket...

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NASA image:  TDRS-L Liftoff
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Jan 23, 2014

TDRS-L Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, dual rocket...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Liftoff
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Jan 23, 2014

TDRS-L Liftoff

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dual rocket engines roar to life under the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Space...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section Photo Op
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Jun 15, 2023

Artemis III Engine Section Photo Op

The engine section for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for the Artemis III mission is being processed inside...

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NASA image: OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students
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Aug 23, 2023

OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students

Participants from the 14th First Nations Launch High-Power Rocket Competition watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 launch from...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Live Launch Coverage
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Live Launch Coverage

Participants from the 14th First Nations Launch High-Power Rocket Competition watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 launch from...

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NASA image: OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students
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Aug 23, 2023

OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students

Participants from the 14th First Nations Launch High-Power Rocket Competition watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 launch from...

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NASA image: OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students
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Aug 24, 2023

OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students

Participants from the 14th First Nations Launch High-Power Rocket Competition watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 launch from...

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NASA image: OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students
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Aug 24, 2023

OSTEM - First Nations Launch Students

Participants from the 14th First Nations Launch High-Power Rocket Competition watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 launch from...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout for Launch
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Nov 3, 2022

Artemis I Rollout for Launch

The mobile launcher, with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop, rolls out of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout for Launch
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Nov 3, 2022

Artemis I Rollout for Launch

The mobile launcher, with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop, rolls out of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout for Launch
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Nov 4, 2022

Artemis I Rollout for Launch

The mobile launcher, with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop, rolls out of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1975

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle represented an entirely new generation of space vehicle, the world's first reusable spacecraft....

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout for Launch
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Nov 3, 2022

Artemis I Rollout for Launch

The mobile launcher, with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop, rolls out of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle represented an entirely new generation of space vehicles, the world's first reusable spacecraft....

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout for Launch
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Nov 3, 2022

Artemis I Rollout for Launch

The mobile launcher, with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop, rolls out of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2546
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Dec 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a Ball Aerospace technician helps...

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NASA image: Spinoff 2019
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Apr 3, 2019

Spinoff 2019

NASA is everywhere – our space technology turns up in nearly all corners of modern life. The world has come to rely...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped
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May 3, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft undergoes processing and servicing ahead of launch atop a work stand inside the Payload...

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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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