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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-2010-1818
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Feb 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC
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Feb 21, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC

STS130-S-101 (21 Feb. 2010) --- Space shuttle Endeavour lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1059
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May 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After its arrival at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, the crated...

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NASA image: U.S. Spacewalk 71 Animation
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Feb 22, 2021

U.S. Spacewalk 71 Animation

On Sunday, Feb. 28, NASA Astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover will step out of the space station to begin...

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NASA image: PIXL Instrument on NASA's Perseverance Studies 'Ouzel Falls'
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Dec 12, 2023

PIXL Instrument on NASA's Perseverance Studies 'Ouzel Falls'

Before collecting a rock sample at a spot nicknamed "Otis Peak," NASA's Perseverance Mars rover employed an abrasion...

JPL
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

This photograph depicts Dr. von Braun (fourth from far right) and other NASA officials surveying the deep-sea...

MSFC
NASA image: Jezero Crater Elevation Graph
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Dec 12, 2024

Jezero Crater Elevation Graph

This graph shows the relative elevation of various sampling sites visited by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. Colored...

JPL
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

This photograph depicts Dr. von Braun (at right, showing his back) and other NASA officials surveying the deep-sea...

MSFC
NASA image: Curiosity Rover on Mount Sharp, Seen from Mars Orbit
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Jun 20, 2017

Curiosity Rover on Mount Sharp, Seen from Mars Orbit

The feature that appears bright blue at the center of this scene is NASA's Curiosity Mars rover on the northwestern...

JPL
NASA image: Skylab
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Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

In this photograph, the deep-sea Research Submarine "Ben Franklin" drifts off the East Coast of the United States...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-78 patch links past with present to tell the story of its mission and science through a design imbued with...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC
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Feb 21, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC

STS130-S-102 (21 Feb. 2010) --- Space shuttle Endeavour lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC
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Feb 21, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC

STS130-S-128 (21 Feb. 2010) --- Space shuttle Endeavour?s drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1875
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, an Atlas V launch vehicle, 19 stories tall, with...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1813
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Feb 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The wheels on space shuttle Endeavour make contact with Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1877
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, an Atlas V launch vehicle, 19 stories tall, with...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1834
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Feb 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, left, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1819
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Feb 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Touchdown is evidenced by the streams of smoke trailing space shuttle Endeavour as its main...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1840
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Feb 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From left, STS-130 Commander George Zamka, Mission Specialist Kathryn Hire and Pilot Terry...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1882
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The 19-stories-tall Atlas V launch vehicle leaps above the trees near Launch Complex 41...

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NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC
Image
Feb 21, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC

STS130-S-093 (21 Feb. 2010) --- Space shuttle Endeavour?s drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1837
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Feb 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-130 Commander George Zamka, in the blue flight suit, gets a warm welcome back to NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1883
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed through a break in the greenscape around Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1063
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May 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, media dressed in...

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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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