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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: KSC-2010-5834
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Dec 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians prepare space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank for a tanking test no...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC939
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Jun 25, 1997

KSC-97PC939

A KSC payloads processing employee removes a protective sheath part of the Node 1 in its work stand in the Space...

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NASA image: Zooming in on Perseverance Rover's 'Kenmore' Abrasion Patch
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Jun 25, 2025

Zooming in on Perseverance Rover's 'Kenmore' Abrasion Patch

This close-up view of an abrasion made by NASA's Perseverance rover on June 5, 2025 (the 1,526th day, or sol, of its...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 26, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, Harmony, is featured in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1393
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Feb 6, 2011

KSC-2011-1393

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc273
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Feb 6, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC936
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Jun 25, 1997

KSC-97PC936

Covered in a protective sheath, International Space Station Node 1 is hoisted for installation in its work stand in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1192
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Oct 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building, the top of the Guppy cargo carrier is...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5851
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5851

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians outfit space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank with approximately 89 strain...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5845
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Dec 10, 2010

KSC-2010-5845

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians prepare space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank for a tanking test no...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5835
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Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5835

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank is being prepared for a tanking test no earlier...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC929
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Jun 24, 1997

KSC-97PC929

The Node 1, the first element of the International Space Station to be manufactured in the United States and the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC944
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Jun 26, 1997

KSC-97PC944

Members of the STS-88 crew pose with the Node 1 of the Internation Space Station in the high bay of the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC941
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Jun 25, 1997

KSC-97PC941

A close-up view of the Node 1 in its work stand in the Space Station Processing Facility shows two of its six...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4564
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Nov 24, 2014

KSC-2014-4564

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's...

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NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

On March 11, Boeing mated the upper and lower domes of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft slated to fly in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5656
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Nov 11, 2010

KSC-2010-5656

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians take temporary step...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1716
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Nov 26, 2001

KSC-01PD-1716

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A technician removes the cover of the canister holding the Starshine-2 experiment. The...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC940
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Jun 25, 1997

KSC-97PC940

A close-up view of the Node 1 in its work stand in the Space Station Processing Facility shows one of its six...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5833
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Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5833

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians prepare space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank for a tanking test no...

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NASA image: KSC-pa-et-5
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-pa-et-5

The Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank is on its way to Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1191
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Oct 7, 1999

KSC-99pp1191

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A KSC transporter moves the Guppy cargo carrier encasing the S1 truss into the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC943
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Jun 26, 1997

KSC-97PC943

Members of the STS-88 crew examine the Node 1 of the Internation Space Station in the high bay of the Space Station...

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NASA image: The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site
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Nov 24, 2014

The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is...

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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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