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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-2012-1803
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Mar 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1803

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a transporter has been positioned...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1775
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Mar 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1775

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An Orbital Sciences’ Pegasus XL rocket rests atop the transporter outside...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1291
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May 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA, Kennedy Space Center and State of Florida dignitaries helped launch the opening...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0907
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Jul 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After her performance at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, country western recording artist...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-AC91-2017
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Dec 19, 1990

ARC-1990-AC91-2017

This color picture of the limb of the Earth, looking north past Antarctica, is a mosaic of 11 images taken during a...

ARC
NASA image: Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB
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Apr 4, 2025

Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB

Employees at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take photos of the official Artemis II mission crew insignia...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0437
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Feb 17, 2007

KSC-07pd0437

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0671
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May 18, 2000

KSC-00pp0671

A family of sandhill cranes searches for food on the grounds near the Vehicle Assembly Building. The cranes have...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1794
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Mar 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1794

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician monitors the progress...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0672
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May 18, 2000

KSC00pp0672

While the sandhill crane parents search for food in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building, their still-featherless...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1413
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Jul 4, 2006

KSC-06pd1413

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Like a roman candle shooting through the blue sky, the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2528
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May 8, 2014

KSC-2014-2528

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A southern black racer explores the water's edge off Schwartz Road at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3864
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Dec 4, 2008

KSC-08pd3864

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Brown pelicans gather on the wharf of the Launch Complex 39 turn basin at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB
Image
Apr 4, 2025

Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB

Employees at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take photos of the official Artemis II mission crew insignia...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1414
Image
Jul 4, 2006

KSC-06pd1414

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Like a roman candle shooting through the blue sky, the launch of Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB
Image
Apr 4, 2025

Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB

The official Artemis II mission crew insignia is projected on the exterior of the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-1434
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Sep 12, 2000

KSC-00PP-1434

In the early morning, flocks of birds soar over the Banana River, whose waters reflect the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2529
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May 8, 2014

KSC-2014-2529

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A black racer slithers into the grass along Schwartz Road at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0671
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May 18, 2000

KSC00pp0671

A family of sandhill cranes searches for food on the grounds near the Vehicle Assembly Building. The cranes have...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB
Image
Apr 4, 2025

Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB

The official Artemis II mission crew insignia is projected on the exterior of the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1792
Image
Mar 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1792

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician monitors the progress...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2603
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Apr 10, 2009

KSC-2009-2603

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A tall Great Blue Heron warily eyes its surroundings while standing in the shallow water...

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NASA image: Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial
Video
Jun 21, 2017

Watching the Friendly Skies - Eclipse Safety Tutorial

Get ready to view the solar eclipse with these helpful safety tips. No one should ever look directly at the sun,...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier, left, NASA Special Assistant to...

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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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