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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: Wernher von Braun
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Nov 28, 1962

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun briefs Astronaut John Glenn in the control room of the Vehicle Test Section, Quality Assurance...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Maintenance Staff Keeps Aircraft Mission Ready
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA ER-2 Maintenance Staff Keeps Aircraft Mission Ready

From left, NASA avionics technician Jesse Orellana; quality assurance employee Jose Prieto; mechanic Francisco...

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NASA image: GSFC_20250421_RST_021078
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Apr 21, 2025

GSFC_20250421_RST_021078

Quality Assurance engineer Lucinda Taylor unreels a power cord across the cleanroom floor at Goddard Space Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0359
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Feb 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Space Operations payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0360
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Feb 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Space Operations payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0362
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Feb 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Space Operations payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla.,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0532
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0532

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Danny Wyatt, NASA Quality Assurance specialist, and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1441
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1441

STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A, with the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1439
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1439

STS-86 Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, at center facing camera, and Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien of the French...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

NASA GPM Safety Quality and Assurance, Shirley Dion, and, NASA GPM Quality and Assurance, Larry Morgan, monitor the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0531
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0531

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, several workers check out the first Reinforced...

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NASA image: CO2 Scrubber (4BCO2) unit
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Apr 13, 2021

CO2 Scrubber (4BCO2) unit

The flight demonstration unit of the next-generation 4-bed CO2 Scrubber (4BCO2) is targeted for launch aboard NG16...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 13, 2019

Black History Month Event

In recognition of Black History Month, the Black Employee Strategy Team hosted a panel discussion featuring some of...

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NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 13, 2019

Black History Month Event

In recognition of Black History Month, the Black Employee Strategy Team hosted a panel discussion featuring some of...

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NASA image: EM-1 Booster Prep, Left Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress
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Oct 30, 2016

EM-1 Booster Prep, Left Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress

Inside the Booster Fabrication Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the left hand aft skirt for the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1702
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1702

STS-87 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Ph.D., is assisted with her ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1436
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1436

STS-86 Mission Specialist David A. Wolf, at center facing camera, prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1707
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1707

STS-87 Mission Specialist Winston Scott is assisted with his ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white room at...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Dec 31, 2025

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Scott Erickson, a quality assurance inspector, reviews installation of a temporary aircraft window on a NASA...

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NASA image: Veggie Processing
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Feb 15, 2017

Veggie Processing

Charles Spern, at right, project manager on the Engineering Services Contract (ESC), and Glenn Washington, ESC...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0534
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0534

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, John Legere, NASA Quality Assurance specialist,...

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NASA image: Veggie Processing
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Feb 15, 2017

Veggie Processing

Charles Spern, at right, project manager on the Engineering Services Contract (ESC), and Glenn Washington, ESC...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1705
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1705

STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel is assisted with his ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white room at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0533
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0533

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Danny Wyatt, NASA Quality Assurance specialist,...

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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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