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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: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Jupiter-C Missile No. 27 assembly at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA), Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Explorer 1 atop a Jupiter-C in gantry. Jupiter-C carrying the first American satellite, Explorer 1, was successfully...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1958

Early Rockets

Explorer 1 satellite. This photo was taken during the installation of Explorer-1, the first United States'...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jan 1, 1961

Launch Vehicles

This is a comparison illustration of the Redstone, Jupiter-C, and Mercury Redstone launch vehicles. The Redstone...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 1, 1958

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun inside the blockhouse during the launch of the Jupiter C/Explorer III in March 1958.

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Activities in a blockhouse during the launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 on January 31, 1958

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

This illustration shows the main characteristics of the Jupiter C launch vehicle and its payload, the Explorer I...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Juno I, a slightly modified Jupiter-C launch vehicle, shortly before the January 31, 1958 launch of America's first...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1958

Early Rockets

In January 1958, a modified Redstone rocket lifted the first American satellite into orbit just 3 months after the...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 3, 1957

Early Rockets

America’s first scientific satellite, the Explorer I, carried the radiation detection experiment designed by Dr....

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 31, 1958. After the Russian Sputnik 1 was...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 31, 1958. After the Russian Sputnik 1 was...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Oct 21, 1959

Early Rockets

This image is a cutaway illustration of the Explorer I satellite with callouts. The Explorer I satellite was...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 31, 1958

Wernher von Braun

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Dr. William Pickering, Dr. James van Allen of the State University of Iowa, and...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of America's...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Dr. John Meisenheimer, launch weather officer for Explorer 1, speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

During a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space launch Complex 26 a historical marker has been...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Dr. John Meisenheimer, launch weather officer for Explorer 1, speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Tori McLendon of NASA Communications, speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of America's...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

During a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 26 a historical marker is unveiled...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander and director of the Eastern Range, right, speaks with Launch...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

During a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 26 a historical marker is unveiled...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander and director of the Eastern Range, speaks to guests at an event...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

During a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 26 a historical marker has been...

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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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