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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-05pd-0368
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Mar 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Human Research Facility-2 (HRF-2) science...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2495
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Dec 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Nancy Lowry (left) and Mikiko Ujihara, with Boeing, monitor the Payload Test and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7855
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Nov 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Several instruments are displayed for the media during a tour of the Radiological Control...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5923
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Jul 18, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Technicians at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Transport
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Apr 17, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Transport

At NASA's Building 836, the Spacecraft Labs Telemetry Station at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, on...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Transport
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Apr 17, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Transport

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0371
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Mar 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Human Research Facility-2 (HRF-2) science...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5922
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Jul 18, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Technicians at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3017
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' payload...

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NASA image: A Look at Hurricane Matthew from NASA AIRS
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Oct 6, 2016

A Look at Hurricane Matthew from NASA AIRS

Hurricane Matthew, currently an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3013
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to close the...

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NASA image: MSolo EMI Testing
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Feb 14, 2022

MSolo EMI Testing

Nate Cain, an electronics engineer with the Advanced Engineering Development Branch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1237
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May 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- EOS Aura: The Aura mission will study air quality, climate and stratospheric ozone...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3015
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers close one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3016
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers close space shuttle...

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NASA image: SuperCam Views Cine
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Dec 15, 2021

SuperCam Views Cine

This enhanced-color close-up of a rock target called "Cine" was captured by the SuperCam instrument aboard NASA's...

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NASA image: Two Views of Delta Scarp
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Jun 22, 2021

Two Views of Delta Scarp

This composite image of the "Delta Scarp" in Mars' Jezero Crater was generated using data from two imagers aboard...

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NASA image: EMIT Loaded Into SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Before Transport
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May 12, 2022

EMIT Loaded Into SpaceX Falcon 9 Trunk Before Transport

The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission instrument (right) sits in the "trunk" that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3997
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Nov 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials and...

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NASA image: Lucy Science Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Science Briefing

A science briefing for the Lucy mission is held inside the TV Auditorium at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Female Staff Members in the Fabrication Shop
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Jun 23, 1944

Female Staff Members in the Fabrication Shop

The loss of male NACA employees to the war effort and the military’s increased demand for expedited aeronautical...

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NASA image: MSolo EMI Testing
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Feb 14, 2022

MSolo EMI Testing

Electronics Engineer and Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) team member Nate Cain conducts...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2430
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Mar 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2077
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Jul 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the high bay of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a...

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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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