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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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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers move another segment of the payload canister to install around the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0973
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers adjust the top ring on the payload canister before installing over the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0974
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers adjust a cover on the top two rings to be installed over the Space Infrared...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0972
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers adjust the top ring on the payload canister before installing over the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0978
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Apr 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers lower the top rings of the payload canister over the Space Infrared Telescope...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0964
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in Building AE prepares a segment of the payload canister for the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0979
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Apr 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers lower the top rings of the payload canister over the Space Infrared Telescope...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0966
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Apr 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Additional segments of the payload canister are ready for installation around the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0620
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Mar 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- At Building AE, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is prepared for...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0895
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Mar 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers make additional adjustments on the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0893
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Mar 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in Building AE work on the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). The...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0894
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Mar 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is covered with protective panels for...

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NASA image: Inspecting the MIRI Cryocooler
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Jun 13, 2016

Inspecting the MIRI Cryocooler

Technicians inspect a component of the cryocooler for the Mid-Infrared Instrument, or MIRI, part of NASA's James...

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NASA image: MIRI Cryocooler Packing
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Jun 13, 2016

MIRI Cryocooler Packing

This image shows the cooling device for the Mid-Infrared Instrument, or MIRI, one of the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0027
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility look over the Near Infrared Camera and...

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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility wheel a container with the NICMOS II...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0037
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Jan 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The NICMOS II radiator is ready for checkout in the Vertical Processing Facility. The...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0026
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the Vertical Processing Facility lifts the shipping container...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0029
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility test the Near Infrared Camera and...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0030
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crane in the Vertical Processing Facility lifts the Near Infrared Camera and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0031
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility help guide the Near Infrared Camera and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0032
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Jan 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers help guide the Near Infrared Camera and...

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NASA image: NASA's newly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP is pushed back from L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems hangar in Waco, Texas
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Sep 25, 2006

NASA's newly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP is pushed back from L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems hangar in Waco, Texas

NASA's freshly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP aircraft sits outside a hangar...

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NASA image: NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP shows off its new blue-and-white livery at L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems in Waco, Texas
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Sep 25, 2006

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP shows off its new blue-and-white livery at L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems in Waco, Texas

NASA's freshly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP is shown at L-3 Communications...

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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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