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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: SpaceX Crew-1 Preflight
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Preflight

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen illuminated by spotlights on the...

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NASA image: Center Leadership and Keynote Speakers at Evening With The Stars 2024
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Nov 20, 2024

Center Leadership and Keynote Speakers at Evening With The Stars 2024

NASA Glenn's Spotlight on the Stars, 10 Years and Counting was held at Windows on the River in Cleveland, OH on...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test
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Dec 18, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test

In this long exposure image, Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, right, is seen illuminated...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test
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May 5, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen on the launch pad...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2003
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Aug 29, 2006

KSC-06pd2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A late-day sun spotlights Space Shuttle Atlantis as it rolls up the ramp to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig026
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00padig026

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis seems to capture the spotlight as it nears Runway 15 at KSC’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6877
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6877

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises, in the distance, spotlights illuminate the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5856
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5856

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights positioned at the end of Runway 15 spotlight space shuttle Atlantis as it nears...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2002
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Aug 29, 2006

KSC-06pd2002

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A late-day sun spotlights Space Shuttle Atlantis as it rolls up the ramp to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC00padig027
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May 29, 2000

KSC00padig027

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Landing lights spotlight Space Shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3077
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Nov 2, 2007

KSC-07pd3077

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the spotlight for the World Space Expo's Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum are...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5861
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5861

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis moves out of its xenon spotlights and into the history books as it...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig027
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00padig027

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Landing lights spotlight Space Shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on Runway 15 at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5866
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5866

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis rolls out of its xenon spotlights and into the history books as it...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2046
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Sep 6, 2006

KSC-06pd2046

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is in the spotlight on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5855
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5855

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights positioned at the end of Runway 15 spotlight space shuttle Atlantis as it nears...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5714
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5714

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights spotlight space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft nears touchdown for the last...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0198
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Jan 30, 2007

KSC-07pd0198

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a ceremony to commemorate the transition of the historic Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6888
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6888

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spotlights illuminate the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket that will launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6776
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Sep 7, 2011

KSC-2011-6776

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, spotlights illuminate the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2949
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Apr 22, 2010

KSC-2010-2949

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is in the spotlight as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5832
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5832

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis moves out of the spotlight and into the history books as it lands on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5857
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5857

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis moves out of its xenon spotlights and into the history books as it...

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NASA image: Damage Map of Latest Italian Quake Produced by NASA
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Nov 16, 2016

Damage Map of Latest Italian Quake Produced by NASA

Damage Proxy Map (DPM) v0.5, derived from the Italian Space Agency's COSMO-SkyMed Spotlight synthetic aperture radar...

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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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