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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: Advanced Concept
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Oct 21, 1999

Advanced Concept

This artist’s concept depicts a Magnetic Launch Assist vehicle in orbit. Formerly referred to as the Magnetic...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Jan 1, 1999

Advanced Concept

This illustration is an artist’s concept of a Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly referred as the Magnetic...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

This image shows a 1/9 subscale model vehicle clearing the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly referred to as...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 2000

Research Technology

Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC’s) Advanced Space Transportation Program has developed the Magnetic Launch...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Oct 1, 1999

Research Technology

In this photograph, a futuristic spacecraft model sits atop a carrier on the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have been testing Magnetic Launch Assist Systems, formerly...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Jan 1, 1999

Advanced Concept

This artist’s concept depicts a Magnetic Launch Assist vehicle clearing the track and shifting to rocket engines for...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00059
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Mar 15, 2006

KSC-06-S-00059

Assistant Launch Director Omar Baez discusses technical issues with George Diller. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1111
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Jul 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1111

Flight mechanics from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., secure the Cassini spacecraft to...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

NASA Kennedy Space Center Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko monitors the countdown to the launch of the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jul 18, 1992

Earth Science

Workers at Launch Complex 17 Pad A, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) encapsulate the Geomagnetic Tail (GEOTAIL) spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1016
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Jul 2, 1997

KSC-97PC1016

Technicians from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) lower the upper equipment module over a propellant tank in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6415
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6415

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians stand...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc675
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Jun 2, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Specialist Franklin R. Chang-Diaz gets assistance from a suit technician as he dons his flight suit...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Irene Parker, deputy assistant administrator for Systems for NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and...

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NASA image: KSC-143fr8
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Feb 13, 1998

KSC-143fr8

Technicians assist in moving the alpha-magnetic spectrometer (AMS-1) from its protective shipping case in KSC’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3609
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3609

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, left, STS-134 Assistant Launch Director Pete...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3605
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3605

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach monitors the countdown to liftoff of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3608
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3608

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, left, STS-134 Assistant Launch Director Pete...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3606
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3606

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, left, and STS-134 Assistant Launch Director Pete...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3580
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3580

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-134...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3599
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3599

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour NASA Flow Director Dana Hutcherson, left, STS-134 Assistant Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3579
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3579

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-134...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3577
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3577

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-134 Pilot...

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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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