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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 6, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

The nozzles for Discovery's three main engines are visible in this close-up image photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: Daily life at Stennis
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Feb 10, 2009

Daily life at Stennis

Joel Perez (left) and Jay Labat, both of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, are in close quarters as they check for leaks...

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NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0402-5
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Jun 4, 1982

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cutaway Rockwell International Space Shuttle Main Engines: Powerhead (Left side - fuel preburner, fuel trubopump -...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0020
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Jan 12, 2006

KSC-06pd0020

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, the main engine is in place on Discovery. The...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0890
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Apr 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An upgraded Space Shuttle main engine (block 2 engine) sits in the Space Shuttle Main...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1003
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Jul 30, 1999

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Engineers are investigating the possibility that a 7/8" gold-plated liquid oxygen post plug became dislodged and...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1002
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Jul 30, 1999

KSC-99pp1002

Engineers are investigating the possibility that a 7/8" gold-plated liquid oxygen post plug became dislodged and...

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NASA image: sts093-s-015
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Jul 28, 1999

sts093-s-015

STS093-(S)-015 (28 July 1999) --- Following the landing of the Space Shuttle Columbia on July 27, 1999, this medium...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0381
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC-00pp0381

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0384
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Mar 22, 2000

KSC00pp0384

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A replacement engine is installed in Space Shuttle Atlantis. Main Engine No. 1 was...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0381
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC00pp0381

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0384
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Mar 22, 2000

KSC-00pp0384

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A replacement engine is installed in Space Shuttle Atlantis. Main Engine No. 1 was...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0380
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC-00pp0380

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0378
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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Vehicle Assembly Building adjusts the equipment being used for the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0382
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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 sits on a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0374
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC-00pp0374

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The equipment is in place to remove Main Engine No. 1 from Space Shuttle Atlantis in...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0382
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC00pp0382

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 sits on a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0378
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC00pp0378

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Vehicle Assembly Building adjusts the equipment being used for the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0385
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Mar 22, 2000

KSC00pp0385

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building oversee the replacement of Main Engine No. 1...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0385
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Mar 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building oversee the replacement of Main Engine No. 1...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0379
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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building watch as Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0379
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC-00pp0379

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building watch as Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0380
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC00pp0380

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis' Main Engine No. 1 is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0374
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Mar 21, 2000

KSC00pp0374

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The equipment is in place to remove Main Engine No. 1 from Space Shuttle Atlantis in...

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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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