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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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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers on a crane attach adjusted guide...

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Sep 29, 2000

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With workers looking on, STS-100 crew members check out equipment inside the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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Mar 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Express...

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Aug 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility prepare to stow the landing gear on the...

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Sep 2, 1998

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During the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the payload bay of Discovery, STS-95 Mission Specialist Stephen...

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Nov 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker at Launch Pad 39B watches as Discovery's payload bay doors close on the...

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May 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload for the STS-124 mission,...

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NASA image: STS-42 OV-103 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait in IML-1 SL module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 OV-103 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait in IML-1 SL module

STS042-78-061 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- The seven STS-42 crewmembers pose for a traditional in-space portrait in the...

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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup shows the Integrated Cargo Carrier (top) and SPACEHAB Double Module (below)...

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Jun 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the payload changeout room at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move
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Mar 18, 2019

Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move

NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3, or OCO-3, payload sits in a transportation container at the Space Station...

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Sep 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, payload canister #2 is reflected in the water...

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Mar 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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Oct 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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Mar 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move
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Mar 18, 2019

Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move

Kevin Mark, Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 (OCO-3) purge engineer with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, fastens a...

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Apr 28, 1999

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The STS-96 crew take a photo break during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39B....

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Sep 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers cover with plastic the Multi-Purpose...

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Nov 10, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload transport canister (right) and workers wait for the arrival of the P6...

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Mar 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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Oct 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127...

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Mar 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Express...

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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cranes lift payload canister #1 from the transporter that delivered it to the Reutilization,...

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Mar 18, 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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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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