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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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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A technician is reflected in the mirror of a transporter as preparations begin to move space...

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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1097
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis rolls to a stop in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1107
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Slowly, carefully, space shuttle Atlantis is pulled from Orbiter Processing Facility-2 to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3589
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians accompany space shuttle Atlantis as it is towed into High Bay 4 of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: A Total Solar Eclipse Revealed Solar Storms 100 Years Before Satellites
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Aug 17, 2017

A Total Solar Eclipse Revealed Solar Storms 100 Years Before Satellites

Eclipses set the stage for historic science. NASA is taking advantage of the Aug. 21, 2017 eclipse by funding 11...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3586
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis begins its move from Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1. The spacecraft...

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NASA image: Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking
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Dec 14, 2021

Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking

Center Director Janet Petro joins partners and elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on a new NASA...

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Apr 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, right, shows a space shuttle high-temperature...

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NASA image: Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking
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Dec 14, 2021

Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking

Center Director Janet Petro joins partners and elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on a new NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3492
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Jun 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1096
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour (in the background) seems to proclaim "We're behind you, Atlantis"...

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NASA image: Data Exploration Theater 1
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Dec 8, 2017

Data Exploration Theater 1

The NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) Data Exploration Theater features a 17- by 6-foot multi-screen...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3461
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician on...

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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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Jun 27, 2024

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: NASA’s Stennis Space Center continues to support commercial companies and benefit the aerospace industry. The...

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May 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media
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Aug 9, 2018

Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Operations Support Building II, Dr. Eugene Parker, a pioneer in heliophysics and S....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3488
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Jun 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2698
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May 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3095
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May 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-059
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Feb 8, 2001

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Ed Gormel (left), executive director of Spaceport Florida Authority, and Roy Bridges Jr., Center Director, get ready...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3489
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Jun 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3101
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May 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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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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