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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-2011-6292
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, NASA Public Affairs Officer George Diller; Jim Adams, the deputy director of...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Jan 1, 2019

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

A new image of Ultima Thule is seen on a screen during a press conference after the team received confirmation from...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2612
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May 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – College and university teams prepare their robots for NASA’s Robotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma works with EEVT experiment on aft middeck
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma works with EEVT experiment on aft middeck

S82-28911 (March 1982) --- The L-shaped experiment in the right half of this photo was one of a number of scientific...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3792
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Sep 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File BROLL
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Oct 27, 2023

NASA DC-8 ecoDemonstrator Video File BROLL

NASA joined with partners in October to generate critical new data on sustainable aviation fuel through Boeing’s...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0326
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Feb 25, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite arrives at the Spaceport Systems International (SSI) payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4577
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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, XCOR Director of Flight Test Operations Rick...

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NASA image: NASA, Partners Collaborate in an International Air Quality Study in Asia
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Feb 2, 2024

NASA, Partners Collaborate in an International Air Quality Study in Asia

NASA and international partners are studying the air quality in Asia as part of a global effort to better understand...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0331
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Feb 27, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Aqua-EOS satellite is lifted to vertical in the Spaceport Systems International (SSI)...

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NASA image: First flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for the X-40A was a 74 second glide from 15,000 feet on March 14, 2001
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Mar 14, 2001

First flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for the X-40A was a 74 second glide from 15,000 feet on March 14, 2001

First flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for the X-40A was a 74 second glide from 15,000 feet on March...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-30 Vertical at SLC-40
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Mar 19, 2024

SpaceX CRS-30 Vertical at SLC-40

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft atop, stands in a vertical position at Space Launch...

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NASA image: OA-7 Closeouts Banner Installation
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Mar 6, 2017

OA-7 Closeouts Banner Installation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the John Glenn banner is...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2605
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May 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – College students prepare their robot for NASA’s Robotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3368
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May 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Rachael Power, education specialist sets up a display for fourth- through 12-grade students...

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Jan 25, 2000

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At Launch Complex 34, Cape Canaveral Air Station, several studies are under way for groundwater cleanup of...

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NASA image: Science Verification Test Harvest
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Sep 30, 2019

Science Verification Test Harvest

Jess Bunchek, an associate scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, harvests shungiku – an Asian green...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong’s DC-8 Aircraft Upload for EcoDemonstrator 2023
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Oct 27, 2023

NASA Armstrong’s DC-8 Aircraft Upload for EcoDemonstrator 2023

NASA joined partners in October 2023 to generate critical new data on sustainable aviation fuel through Boeing’s...

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NASA image: Drone Test Flight Over Sand Dunes
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Dec 3, 2025

Drone Test Flight Over Sand Dunes

A researcher from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California monitors a drone as it flies over sand...

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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After signing a framework agreement establishing the terms for future cooperation...

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NASA image: Harmonized Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 Data: Columbus Nebraska
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Mar 19, 2018

Harmonized Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 Data: Columbus Nebraska

Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 satellites have spectral and spatial similarities that make using their data together...

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NASA image: Harmonized Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 Data: Everglades South
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Mar 19, 2018

Harmonized Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 Data: Everglades South

Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 satellites have spectral and spatial similarities that make using their data together...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3367
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May 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students from across the nation gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the...

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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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