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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-08pd1922
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Jul 10, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Tile Shop at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Boeing Rigid Insulation-18, or BRI-18, tiles...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0285
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of...

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NASA image: Earth Information Center Student Engagement
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Jun 23, 2023

Earth Information Center Student Engagement

From left to right, NASA Earth Science Division Deputy Director Julie Robinson, NASA Scientific Visualization Studio...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2344
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Oct 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a platform in the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein...

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NASA image: Thomas and Camarda on middeck
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Aug 4, 2005

Thomas and Camarda on middeck

S114-E-7005 (4 August 2005) --- Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas, STS-114 mission specialist, photographs a middeck...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1965
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Jul 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the tile shop at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker is ready to place a Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1700
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the edge of a pond across from Launch Pad 39B, only long grasses stand between the...

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NASA image: Noise Testing of an Experimental Augmentor Wing
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Jun 23, 1974

Noise Testing of an Experimental Augmentor Wing

The augmentor wing concept was introduced during the early 1960s to enhance the performance of vertical and short...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1691
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the edge of a pond across from Launch Pad 39B, only long grasses stand between the...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7004
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Aug 19, 1989

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Range : 8.6 million kilometers (5.3 million miles) The Voyager took this 61 second exposure through the clear filter...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1690
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the edge of a pond across from Launch Pad 39B, only long grasses stand between the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1689
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Cameras at the edge of a pond have a pristine view to Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1688
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Cameras at the edge of a pond have a pristine view to Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1724
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Return to Flight STS-114 crew heads for the bus that will transport them to Launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 patch
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Apr 6, 2004

Expedition 9 patch

ISS009-S-001 (6 April 2004) --- This emblem represents the Ninth Expedition to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jun 18, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-009598 (18 June 2008) --- The Sentinel Volcanic Field in Arizona is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1701
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A pristine view to Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center shows the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1545
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Jul 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson (second from right), NASA Vehicle Manager, briefs the media attending...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1795
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Pilot James Kelly is helped by the Closeout Crew with his launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1799
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson is helped by the Closeout Crew with his...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1629
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May 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, (from left) Adm. Harold Gehman, chairman of the Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0448
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Mar 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dan Phillips (left) and Donald Nielen, with United Space Alliance, look at the results...

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NASA image: STS-31 earth observations
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Apr 26, 1990

STS-31 earth observations

STS031-151-155 (26 April 1990) --- The Florida peninsula and smog over the northeastern U.S. coast are featured in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2149
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Jul 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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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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