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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-2012-3338
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Jun 12, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3342
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Jun 13, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3341
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Jun 13, 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-2012-3334
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Jun 12, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3335
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Jun 12, 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-2012-3343
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Jun 13, 2012

KSC-2012-3343

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

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1824
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Sep 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Corky Philyaw (left) and Edgar Suarez...

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NASA image: 8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTFshortFinal
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Aug 5, 2019

8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTFshortFinal

Propulsion test that simulates an abort-to-orbit scenario in which the spacecraft’s service module must place Orion...

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NASA image: Atlantis Prepared for Return to Flight
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Sep 26, 2003

Atlantis Prepared for Return to Flight

The media gather around NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (white shirt, center) who talks about some of the work...

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NASA image: Views of the extravehicular activity during STS 41-B
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Feb 12, 1984

Views of the extravehicular activity during STS 41-B

S84-27031 (7 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, 41-B mission specialist, reaches a maximum distance from...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00094
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Apr 19, 2005

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George Diller: This is Pegasus launch control, where we have the L-1011 awaiting departure at the end of the runway,...

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NASA image: Astronat Dale Gardner achieves hard dock with Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronat Dale Gardner achieves hard dock with Westar VI satellite

Astronat Dale A. Gardner achieves a hard dock with the previously spinning Westar VI satellite. Gardner uses a...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00092
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Apr 19, 2005

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George Diller: Coming up on 90 seconds, we're going to be committing to a launch. Launch Conductor (LC): And PLT,...

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NASA image: Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite

51A-104-008 (14 Nov 1984) --- Astronaut Dale A. Gardner appears to be under the remote manipulator system (RMS) end...

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NASA image: Views of the extravehicular activity during STS 41-B
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Feb 14, 1984

Views of the extravehicular activity during STS 41-B

S84-27232 (& Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, 41-B mission specialist, uses his hands to control his...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00093
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Apr 19, 2005

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Launch Team: The vehicle max-q. Launch Team: Attitude nominal. The vehicle fin actuator system, which is used to...

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Apr 19, 2005

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NASA Spacecraft Mission Director Jim Snoddy, from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., is...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 11, 2002

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have begun a series of engine tests on a new breed of space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-119 Crewmember
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Mar 26, 2009

Earth Observations taken by STS-119 Crewmember

S119-E-010067 (26 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space, a portion of...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 17, 2009

View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-006293 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, a partial view of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - RECOVERY - SPACECRAFT (S/C) HOISTED ABOARD - PACIFIC
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - RECOVERY - SPACECRAFT (S/C) HOISTED ABOARD - PACIFIC

S66-18613 (16 March 1966) --- The Gemini-8 spacecraft, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott still...

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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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