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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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-11320 (10 June 2007) --- This is one of a series of images, photographed with a digital still camera using...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3862
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Nov 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside payload fairing, stands inside the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3864
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Nov 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians move NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside payload fairing inside the...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Stu Spath, InSight program manager, Lockheed Martin Space, discusses NASA's InSight mission during a prelaunch media...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3892
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, is hoisted to the top of a United Launch...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 1
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 1

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 2
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 2

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5071
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is towed away from the Vehicle Assembly Building, beginning the short...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3893
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, is hoisted to the top of a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3891
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, is hoisted to the top of a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3866
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Nov 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians move NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside payload fairing inside the...

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NASA image: NASA Minute: Aug. 15, 2025
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Aug 15, 2025

NASA Minute: Aug. 15, 2025

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy joined President Trump at the White House for the signing of an Executive Order...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 3
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 3

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3872
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Nov 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians move NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside payload fairing, onto a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3883
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A transporter moves NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, to the Vertical...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 28 FE Fossum in the Airlock prior to a session of EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

View of Expedition 28 FE Fossum in the Airlock prior to a session of EVA

ISS028-E-016090 (12 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight engineer, is pictured in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3876
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians move NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, out of the...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

1st Lieutenant Kristina Williams, weather officer, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, discusses NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3878
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians move NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, out of the...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Stu Spath, InSight program manager, Lockheed Martin Space, discusses NASA's InSight mission during a prelaunch media...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3884
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A transporter moves NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, to the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3865
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Nov 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians move NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside payload fairing inside the...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48767 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery flies a short distance from the International Space...

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NASA image: Mastracchio signs Mission Patch in A/L
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May 13, 2014

Mastracchio signs Mission Patch in A/L

ISS039-E-020702 (13 May 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 39 flight engineer, places his crew...

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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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