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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: Mars 2020 Liftoff
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Liftoff

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, participates in a Mars 2020 VIP...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Preflight
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Preflight

A NASA helicopter is seen flying past a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard on...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Preflight
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Oct 29, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Preflight

A NASA helicopter is seen flying past a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6418
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space agency...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2077
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A NASA plane is airborne after leaving Patrick Air Force Base in Florida on a hurricane...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-launch News Conference
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Post-launch News Conference

Matt Wallace, deputy project manager, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a Mars 2020 post-launch news...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1345
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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A representative of the 301st Rescue Squadron demonstrates rescue equipment that is used by...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2087
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Sep 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A lighting system is loaded onto a truck for a trip to Michoud Assembly Facility near...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3990
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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In a support building near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6421
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space agency...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3994
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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the RLV Hangar near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4044
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Helicopters fly in the vicinity of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1379
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's central east coast, a...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Launch Support at the Joint Information Center
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Launch Support at the Joint Information Center

Joint Information Center (JIC), Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Radiation Control Center (RADCC) members...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6417
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space agency...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2075
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Florida, a NASA plane is ready to take off on a hurricane...

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NASA image: View of ceremonies welcoming Apollo 16 crew aboard U.S.S. Ticonderoga
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Apr 27, 1972

View of ceremonies welcoming Apollo 16 crew aboard U.S.S. Ticonderoga

S72-36262 (27 April 1972) --- A high-angle view of the Apollo 16 welcoming aboard ceremonies on the deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2072
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Kennedy Space Center load an airplane with supplies heading to Stennis Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6414
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space agency...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6377
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Dec 4, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1151
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Near the turn basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a helicopter passes Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4678
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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion, pilots in two H60-S Seahawk helicopters...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2073
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Kennedy Space Center load an airplane with supplies heading to Stennis Space...

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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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