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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-2011-6918
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At ignition, flames and smoke from the engines begin liftoff of the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6863
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6863

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire lights up the sky as a United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket lofts NASA’s Gravity...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6857
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –The United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket propels NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0341
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Feb 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jul 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate

A special lifting device is used to move the United Launch Alliance Centaur second stage for NASA’s Landsat 9...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The Lucy spacecraft, encapsulated in its payload fairing, exits the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6908
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6908

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under a blue sky, engine ignition begins liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6856
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6856

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire lights up a blue sky on Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Centaur Standard Shroud Test in the Space Power Facility
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Aug 23, 1973

Centaur Standard Shroud Test in the Space Power Facility

The Centaur Standard Shroud prepared for a jettison test in the Space Power Facility at the National Aeronautics and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6860
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6860

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission is moments away from...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2059
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Oct 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A second stage is lifted at NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6925
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Over a group of trees and bushes, the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6913
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Backdropped by a beautiful blue sky, plumes of smoke surround the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Mar 1, 1999

Pathfinder

NASA's Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System experiment (ProSEDS) will demonstrate the use of an...

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NASA image: Space Technology Demo at NASA Wallops
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Dec 8, 2017

Space Technology Demo at NASA Wallops

A Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket is launched at 7:07 p.m., Wednesday October 7, 2015. (NASA Photo/T....

GSFC
NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate
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Jul 15, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V Centaur Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Centaur second stage for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission seems suspended in midair in this view...

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NASA image: Centaur 6A Rocket in the Space Power Chambers Shop Area
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Aug 23, 1964

Centaur 6A Rocket in the Space Power Chambers Shop Area

A researcher prepares a Centaur 6A second-stage rocket for a series of tests in the Space Power Chambers’ vacuum...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Tests Innovative Technique for Super Cold Fuel Storage
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Jul 18, 2025

NASA Marshall Tests Innovative Technique for Super Cold Fuel Storage

These photos show how teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are testing an innovative...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0480
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Mar 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-N satellite has completed rotation. Since...

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NASA image: Duluth After Dust Storm
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Jun 20, 2018

Duluth After Dust Storm

Two images from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity rover depict the change in the color of light...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6934
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6934

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket propels NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2666
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Dec 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2058
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Oct 25, 2002

KSC-02pd2058

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage arrives at NASA's Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6896
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6896

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Overlooking the Central Florida coast, engine ignition begins liftoff of the United Launch...

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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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