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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: Webb Journey to Space EP3
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Oct 21, 2021

Webb Journey to Space EP3

The Webb Telescope arrives in Kourou, French Guiana, is offloaded from the MN Colibri and moved to the launch site.

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NASA image: Launch Complex 49 Site
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Dec 20, 2021

Launch Complex 49 Site

A view of a proposed new launch site, Launch Complex 49, on Dec. 20, 2021, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Launch Complex 49 Site
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Dec 20, 2021

Launch Complex 49 Site

A view of a proposed new launch site, Launch Complex 49, on Dec. 20, 2021, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: The Space Station’s Next Crew Heads to Launch Site on This Week @NASA – October 2, 2020
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Oct 2, 2020

The Space Station’s Next Crew Heads to Launch Site on This Week @NASA – October 2, 2020

The space station’s next crew heads to their launch site, new cargo launches to the station, and getting ready for a...

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NASA image: The Crew-3 Astronauts Arrive at the Launch Site on This Week @NASA – October 29, 2021mp4
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Oct 29, 2021

The Crew-3 Astronauts Arrive at the Launch Site on This Week @NASA – October 29, 2021mp4

The Crew-3 astronauts arrive at the launch site, a critical milestone for our water-hunting lunar robot, and a...

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NASA image: Media at the Press Site for the Orion Launch
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Dec 4, 2014

Media at the Press Site for the Orion Launch

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the new countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is used for the...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Launch from Press Site Countdown Clock
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion EFT-1 Launch from Press Site Countdown Clock

A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Launch from Press Site Countdown Clock
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion EFT-1 Launch from Press Site Countdown Clock

A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida...

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NASA image: Webb Journey to Space EP1
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Oct 12, 2021

Webb Journey to Space EP1

The Webb Telescope begins its journey to the launch site leaving the Northrop Grumman facility in Redondo Beach,...

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NASA image: Webb Journey to Space Ep2
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Oct 15, 2021

Webb Journey to Space Ep2

The Webb Telescope is loaded into the cargo hold of the NM Colibri. The ship sets off for the launch site in Kourou,...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-63 Discovery
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Feb 3, 1995

Launch of STS-63 Discovery

STS063-S-007 (3 Feb 1995) --- The race to catch up with the Russia's Mir gets underway as the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Launch Complex 39 Press Site is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Paul Hintze (left) explains to Center Director Jim Kennedy a project he is working at the KSC Beach Corrosion Test Site. Hitze is doing post-graduate work for the National Research Council. The test facility site was established in the 1960s and has provided more than 30 years of historical information on the long-term performance of many materials in use at KSC and other locations around the world. Located 100 feet from the Atlantic Ocean approximately 1 mile south of the Space Shuttle launch sites, the test facility includes an atmospheric exposure site, a flowing seawater exposure site, and an on-site electrochemistry laboratory and monitoring station. The beach laboratory is used to conduct real-time corrosion experiments and provides for the remote monitoring of surrounding weather conditions. The newly added flowing seawater immersion facility provides for the immersion testing of materials and devices under controlled conditions.
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Aug 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Paul Hintze (left) explains to Center Director Jim Kennedy a project he is working at the KSC Beach Corrosion Test Site. Hitze is doing post-graduate work for the National Research Council. The test facility site was established in the 1960s and has provided more than 30 years of historical information on the long-term performance of many materials in use at KSC and other locations around the world. Located 100 feet from the Atlantic Ocean approximately 1 mile south of the Space Shuttle launch sites, the test facility includes an atmospheric exposure site, a flowing seawater exposure site, and an on-site electrochemistry laboratory and monitoring station. The beach laboratory is used to conduct real-time corrosion experiments and provides for the remote monitoring of surrounding weather conditions. The newly added flowing seawater immersion facility provides for the immersion testing of materials and devices under controlled conditions.

NASA image: The Color Wonderland of Mawrth Vallis
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Sep 8, 2016

The Color Wonderland of Mawrth Vallis

There is a candidate landing site in the Mawrth Vallis region for the European Space Agency's ExoMars rover, planned...

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NASA image: iss065m310851203_Expedition_65_VideoFile_Crew_Departure_For_Launch_Site_210326
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Mar 26, 2021

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Expedition 65 Space Station Crew Departs for Kazakh Launch Site The International Space Station’s Expedition 65...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Rover on Mars
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Feb 26, 2003

Artist Concept of Rover on Mars

An artist concept portrays a NASA Mars Exploration Rover on the surface of Mars. Two rovers were launched in 2003...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-66 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 3, 1994

Launch of STS-66 Space Shuttle Atlantis

STS066-S-013 (3 November 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis returns to work after a refurbishing and a two-year...

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NASA image: STS-51 Discovery launch
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Sep 12, 1993

STS-51 Discovery launch

STS051-S-108 (12 Sept. 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery soars toward a nine-day stay in Earth-orbit to support...

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NASA image: Liftoff of Shuttle Challenger for STS 51-L mission
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Jan 28, 1986

Liftoff of Shuttle Challenger for STS 51-L mission

51L-S-156 (28 Jan. 1986) --- The space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Pad 39B Jan. 28, 1986 at 11:38 a.m. (EST)...

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NASA image: Liftoff of Gemini 2
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Mar 23, 1965

Liftoff of Gemini 2

S65-14150 (19 January 1965) --- Launching of the unmanned Gemini 2 flight. The second Titan II Gemini Launch Vehicle...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-66 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 3, 1994

Launch of STS-66 Space Shuttle Atlantis

STS066-S-009 (3 Nov. 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis returns to work after a refurbishing and a two-year...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-66 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 3, 1994

Launch of STS-66 Space Shuttle Atlantis

STS066-S-011 (3 November 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis returns to work after a refurbishing and a two-year...

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NASA image: NISAR Arrives at Indian Launch Site
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Jun 12, 2025

NISAR Arrives at Indian Launch Site

The lid of a specialized container is lifted to reveal NISAR, the Earth-observing radar satellite jointly developed...

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NASA image: Media at the Press Site for the Orion Launch
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Dec 4, 2014

Media at the Press Site for the Orion Launch

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, news media and other guests gather in anticipation of the launch of...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Paul Hintze (left) explains to Center Director Jim Kennedy a project he is working...

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