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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-00pp0510
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Apr 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A recently installed fertilizer-producing system sits near Launch Pad 39A (upper left...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1230
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Oct 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1230

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the top of the Mars...

KSC
NASA image: Water Released from Moon During Meteor Showers
Video
Apr 15, 2019

Water Released from Moon During Meteor Showers

Scientists have discovered that water is being released from the Moon during meteor showers. When a speck of comet...

GSFC
NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
Image
May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, just ahead of liftoff at 3:46...

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NASA image: 1st SSME test of 2006
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Jan 9, 2006

1st SSME test of 2006

Water vapor surges from the flame deflector of the A-2 Test Stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center on Jan. 9 during...

SSC
NASA image: View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey
Image
Apr 14, 1970

View of near full Moon photographed by Apollo 13 during transearth journey

AS13-60-8703 (11-17 April 1970) --- This outstanding view of a near full moon was photographed from the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1374
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Oct 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), workers check out...

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing is in view inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1235
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Oct 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1235

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), a technician begins...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-1228
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Oct 3, 1998

KSC-98PC-1228

KENNEDY SPACE CENTE, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Polar Lander...

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NASA image: Evaporation and Transpiration
Video
Mar 8, 2012

Evaporation and Transpiration

Much of the water that soaks into the soil from irrigation or rain ultimately returns the the atmosphere as water...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1606
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Oct 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1606

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians...

KSC
NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
Image
Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Technicians check Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1924
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Dec 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1924

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral Air Station, workers look over the Mars Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1601
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Oct 23, 1998

KSC-98pc1601

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians lower the Mars Polar Lander onto a...

KSC
NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
Image
May 8, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket is poised for launch atop Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand. Launch time...

KSC
NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
Image
May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket soars upward after liftoff from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1231
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Oct 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1231

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Polar...

KSC
NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
Image
May 7, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

The engines of the first stage of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket ignite as the rocket lifts off Launch Complex 1, Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1349
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Oct 16, 1998

KSC-98pc1349

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the camera takes a...

KSC
NASA image: TROPICS Rocket Launch
Image
May 26, 2023

TROPICS Rocket Launch

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket lifts off from Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in Māhia, New Zealand, at 11:46 p.m. EDT on...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1509
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Oct 9, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure in the early morning hours, Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1508
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Oct 9, 2000

KSC-00pp1508

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the early morning hours, the Rotating Service Structure (left) begins rolling back...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1611
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Oct 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1611

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians...

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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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