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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: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

The GOES-R spacecraft stands vertically inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Florida near...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift to Stand
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Lift to Stand

Team members monitor progress as an overhead crane lowers the GOES-R spacecraft toward its work stand inside the...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift to Stand
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Lift to Stand

An overhead crane lifts the GOES-R spacecraft to move it into its work stand inside the Astrotech payload processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2738
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2738

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This 3-D image was taken in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

The shipping container is lifted off the GOES-R spacecraft inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift to Stand
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Lift to Stand

An overhead crane moves the GOES-R spacecraft toward its work stand inside the Astrotech payload processing facility...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift to Stand
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Lift to Stand

Team members monitor progress as an overhead crane lowers the GOES-R spacecraft into its work stand inside the...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

Team members monitor progress as the GOES-R spacecraft is raised to vertical inside the Astrotech payload processing...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

The shipping container is lifted off the GOES-R spacecraft inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

Team members monitor progress as the GOES-R spacecraft is lifted from horizontal to vertical inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2737
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2737

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this 3-D image...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2736
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2736

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a 3-D image of crews in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

The GOES-R spacecraft is inspected after being uncrated and raised to vertical inside the Astrotech payload...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

Team members monitor progress as the GOES-R spacecraft is lifted from horizontal to vertical inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

The GOES-R spacecraft is revealed following its uncrating inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift to Stand
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Lift to Stand

The GOES-R spacecraft is secured on its work stand inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville,...

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NASA image: GOES-R Lift to Stand
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Lift to Stand

An overhead crane is positioned to move the GOES-R spacecraft into its work stand inside the Astrotech payload...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

Team members remove a protective plastic covering from the GOES-R spacecraft inside the Astrotech payload processing...

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NASA image: WFIRST's Wide Field Instrument
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Jun 26, 2019

WFIRST's Wide Field Instrument

WFIRST is a next-generation space telescope that will survey the infrared universe from beyond the orbit of the...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study
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Sep 18, 2005

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday,...

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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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