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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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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is lifted up the gantry on the launch pad. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6139
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II is hoisted into place at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3171
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Jun 4, 2012

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver addresses students on the opening day of the International...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1797
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Jun 20, 2008

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PASADENA, Calif. – A Delta II rocket carrying the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 satellite, is prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3176
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Jun 4, 2012

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver addresses the audience during opening ceremonies for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6130
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: ARC-1990-A91-2011
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Feb 9, 1990

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Range : 220,000 mi. (left)/350,000 mi. (right) These pictures of the Moon were taken by the Galileo spacecraft....

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NASA image: Global view of Venus from Magellan, Pioneer, and Venera data
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Oct 29, 1991

Global view of Venus from Magellan, Pioneer, and Venera data

This global view of Venus, centered at 270 degrees east longitude, is a compilation of data from several sources....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6133
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II is lifted at NASA's Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3177
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Jun 4, 2012

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver has a rapt audience of space program managers and students...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00006
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Jan 11, 2005

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NASA's latest addition to its fleet of Earth-observing satellites is getting down to business and breaking new...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Install
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Oct 13, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Install

Shown is an overhead view of three spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels fitted onto Orion’s European Service...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: You Too Can Do NASA Science [Episode 26]
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Dec 16, 2020

NASA Science Live: You Too Can Do NASA Science [Episode 26]

No matter who you are or where you are, YOU can participate in the science done at NASA and make new discoveries...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M
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Oct 28, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M

The NASA insignia, also called the “meatball,” and the American Flag are applied to the Orion crew module back shell...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M
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Oct 28, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M

The NASA insignia, also called the “meatball,” and the American Flag are applied to the Orion crew module back shell...

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NASA image: Tambora Caldera, Sumbawa Island, Indonesia
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Oct 3, 1988

Tambora Caldera, Sumbawa Island, Indonesia

STS026-038-056 (29 Sept. - 3 Oct. 1988) --- Tambora Caldera, Sumbawa Island, Indonesia as photographed with a 70mm...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00328
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Oct 5, 2004

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Kennedy Space Center, Florida, is preparing for the launch of a new-generation spacecraft called Swift, that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6128
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II that will carry NASA's...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Install
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Oct 13, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Install

Shown is an overhead view of three spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels fitted onto Orion’s European Service...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6124
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Jul 19, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The payload fairing that will protect NASA's National Polar-orbiting...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0403
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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB,CALIF. - On the SLC-2 launch pad, the gantry closes in on the Delta II rocket to enable mating of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6134
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Jul 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II is lifted at NASA's Space...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA
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Sep 8, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS-PLA Canister to RV-PLA

Technicians secure the re-entry vehicle payload adapter canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an...

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NASA image: Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M
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Oct 28, 2020

Artemis I Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Installed - NASA M

The NASA insignia, also called the “meatball,” and the American Flag are applied to the Orion crew module back shell...

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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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