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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: Expedition 13 Launch
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Mar 30, 2006

Expedition 13 Launch

Spectators try to grab the highest viewing point to watch the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft. The Soyuz TMA-8...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

A spectator photographs the space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the California...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators are seen as they watch space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 13, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators sit on the roof of an apartment building in Inglewood to get a view of the space shuttle Endeavour as it...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators are seen as they watch space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators are seen as they watch space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a view of a roadway near the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), shortly before dawn, where spectators from all...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The early morning sun found hundreds of spectators on the beaches and roadways near the NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 13, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators are seen as they watch space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the...

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NASA image: Endeavour Arival LAX
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Sep 21, 2012

Endeavour Arival LAX

Spectators look to the sky with cameras and other devices as the space shuttle Endeavour flies over prior to landing...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators watch space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the California Science Center...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-0623
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Jul 16, 1969

KSC-69P-0623

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Here are some of the thousands of persons who camped out on beaches and roads adjacent to...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-0621
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Jul 16, 1969

KSC-69P-0621

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of persons spent the night before the Apollo 11 launch in tents, campers,...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-0619
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Jul 16, 1969

KSC-69P-0619

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- These three were among the thousands of persons who camped on beaches and roads adjacent to...

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NASA image: Meeting RoboSimian
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Jun 9, 2015

Meeting RoboSimian

This image was taken on June 6, 2015 at the DARPA Robotics Challenge in Pomona, California. Following each...

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NASA image: 1000635
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Apr 5, 2010

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SPECTATORS AT THE BANANA CREEK VIEWING AREA AT KENNEDYY SPACE CENTER USE THEIR PHONES AND CAMERAS TO DOCUMENT THE...

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NASA image: 1000636
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Apr 5, 2010

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STS-131 LIFTS OFF INTO THE EARLY MORNING SKY AS SPECTATORS AT THE BANANA CREEK VIEWING AREA OBSERVE

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NASA image: Goddard Queen Visit
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May 7, 2007

Goddard Queen Visit

Employees at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center wait to greet Queen Elizabeth II, Tuesday, May 8, 2007, in...

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NASA image: PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (PAO)-JSC
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Sep 7, 1973

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (PAO)-JSC

Series show exhibits displayed in the lobby and museum of Bldg. 1 Auditorium for public viewing. Views include...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-036 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-035 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-038 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-039 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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NASA image: Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

Spectators watch the Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-037 (8 July 2011) --- Members of the media and employees gather near the countdown clock to see the launch...

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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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