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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-2014-3845
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA helicopter flies overhead as the Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2426
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery, mounted to a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, prepares for takeoff on the...

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NASA image: A Research Drone in Front of Mars Hill
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Dec 3, 2025

A Research Drone in Front of Mars Hill

This is one of three research drones that NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California used in September...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2425
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery, mounted to a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, prepares for takeoff on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3974
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Jul 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA Security helicopter watches over the Astrovan as it takes the crew of STS-127 to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5443
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Jul 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- High above the skies at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida a Coast Guard helicopter...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Neil Armstrong, donned in his space suit, poses for his official Apollo 11 portrait. Armstrong began his flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2421
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media snap photos as space shuttle Discovery, mounted to a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, slowly...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2689
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May 2, 2012

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DELAMAR DRY LAKE BED, Nev. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter releases The Boeing Company's CST-100 crew capsule...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2422
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media snap photos as space shuttle Discovery, mounted to a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, slowly...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4100
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Sep 18, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – An H60-S helicopter takes off from the deck of the USS Anchorage during mission simulation day...

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NASA image: Mars Dust Storm in Relation to InSight, Curiosity and Perseverance
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Oct 7, 2022

Mars Dust Storm in Relation to InSight, Curiosity and Perseverance

The beige clouds seen in this flat global map of Mars are a continent-size dust storm captured on Sept. 29, 2022 by...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00302
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Aug 20, 2004

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This September a Hollywood-style capture will highlight NASA's Genesis mission when it comes to an exciting climax....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4611
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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 salute Rear Admiral Fernandez L. "Frank" Ponds,...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher Platform, nears the opening to high bay...

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NASA image: Meet NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, Crew-10 Commander
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Mar 17, 2025

Meet NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, Crew-10 Commander

Anne McClain will serve as crew commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission, making this her second trip to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6803
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Sep 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A surveillance helicopter passes over Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2460
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery, mounted to a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, takes off from NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1239
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Sep 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking northwest, the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in the Launch Complex 39 area...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3989
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Jul 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A military helicopter hovers near the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: ECN-2301
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Sep 10, 1969

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The Hyper III was a low-cost test vehicle for an advanced lifting-body shape. Like the earlier M2-F1, it was a...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1339
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Jul 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Genesis spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1297
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Jul 16, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers help guide the crane moving...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1316
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Jul 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers secure a transportation canister...

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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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