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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: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-055 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3030
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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tools that will be used to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-046 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-049 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3059
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-053 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2129
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Jul 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a portion of Atlantis’...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-034 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3057
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May 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3057

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 crew members head for the Astrovan outside the Operations and Checkout Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2128
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Jul 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A close up view of the quick disconnect system on Atlantis’ external tank inside a test cell...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-029 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3064
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125...

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NASA image: Hubble's Best Image of Alpha Centauri A and B
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble's Best Image of Alpha Centauri A and B

The closest star system to the Earth is the famous Alpha Centauri group. Located in the constellation of Centaurus...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jan 1, 1981

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This illustration is a diagram of the Hubble Space Telescope's (HST's), Wide Field Planetary Camera (WF/PC), one of...

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NASA image: First NAC Image Obtained in Mercury Orbit
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Dec 8, 2017

First NAC Image Obtained in Mercury Orbit

NASA image acquired: March 29, 2011 This is the first image of Mercury taken from orbit with MESSENGER’s Narrow...

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NASA image: Polluted White Dwarf (Artist's Concept)
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Nov 1, 2017

Polluted White Dwarf (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows an exoplanet and debris disk orbiting a polluted white dwarf. White dwarfs are dim,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3017
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3029
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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tools that will be used to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: Meet the Goddard Instrument Field Team
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May 21, 2020

Meet the Goddard Instrument Field Team

This video is an introduction into the world of the Goddard Instrument Field Team, known as GIFT. This team of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3013
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to close the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3015
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers close one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3028
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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tools that will be used to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Looks West
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Aug 31, 2023

Perseverance Rover Looks West

Composed of 53 images, this mosaic looks west toward the rim of Mars' Jezero Crater on July 8, 2023, the 847th...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3016
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers close space shuttle...

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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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