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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-08pd3189
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Oct 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: NASA's SpX-28 Liftoff
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Jun 5, 2023

NASA's SpX-28 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule soars upward after lifting off from Launch Complex 39A at...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff
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Jul 14, 2022

NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule soars upward after lifting off from Launch Complex 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1572
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Feb 22, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- As the sun goes down over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff, Remote Cam #6
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Nov 26, 2022

SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff, Remote Cam #6

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon cargo spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module move to KSC Visitor Complex for exhibit displa
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Apr 10, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module move to KSC Visitor Complex for exhibit displa

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the Orion crew module from Exploration Flight Test 1,...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft is on rubber bumpers in the flooded well deck of the USS Anchorage in the Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff, Remote Cam #2
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Nov 26, 2022

SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff, Remote Cam #2

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon cargo spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA's SpX-28 Liftoff
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Jun 5, 2023

NASA's SpX-28 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule soars upward after lifting off from Launch Complex 39A at...

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NASA image: Mt. Etna February 2021
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Feb 23, 2021

Mt. Etna February 2021

Mt. Etna, Italy erupted Tuesday, February 16, 2021, sending rivers of lava down the southeast flank of the volcano,...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Astronaut Marcos Pontes, Brazilian Space Agency participant, and Brazil's first astronaut to go into space, greets...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff, Remote Cam #4
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Nov 26, 2022

SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff, Remote Cam #4

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon cargo spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module move to KSC Visitor Complex for exhibit displa
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Apr 10, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module move to KSC Visitor Complex for exhibit displa

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Lockheed...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff
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Jul 14, 2022

SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff

A bright white trail is in view after the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff
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Nov 26, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-26 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars upward after its liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Skylab 3 Command Module is hoisted aboard prime recovery ship
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Sep 25, 1973

Skylab 3 Command Module is hoisted aboard prime recovery ship

S73-36423 (25 Sept. 1973) --- The Skylab 3 Command Module, with astronauts Alan L. Bean, Owen K. Garriott and Jack...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff
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Jul 14, 2022

NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule soars upward after lifting off from Launch Complex 39A at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

3]NASA’s Orion spacecraft is seen as the agency’s Landing and Recovery team, along with U.S. Navy personnel work to...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is seen as the agency’s Landing and Recovery team, along with U.S. Navy personnel work to...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Installation
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Jul 25, 2018

Orion Heat Shield Installation

Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians are installing the heat shield to the Orion crew module July 25, 2018,...

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NASA image: Crew portrait during 51-B mission
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May 2, 1985

Crew portrait during 51-B mission

51B-101-025 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- A new twist to the traditional on-orbit group portrait was added by the...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module move to KSC Visitor Complex for exhibit displa
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Apr 10, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module move to KSC Visitor Complex for exhibit displa

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the Orion crew module from Exploration Flight Test 1,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Landing Coverage with Commentary
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Feb 18, 2021

Mars 2020 Perseverance Landing Coverage with Commentary

The largest, most advanced rover NASA has sent to another world touched down on Mars Thursday, after a 203-day...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0258
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Apr 28, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia - riding piggy back atop a modified 747 jet called...

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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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