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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-0221
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Feb 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the International Space Station module Node 2...

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NASA image: Large ORU/ Crane evaluations conducted during first EVA of STS-87 (DTO 671)
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Nov 25, 1997

Large ORU/ Crane evaluations conducted during first EVA of STS-87 (DTO 671)

STS087-718-069 (19 November ? 5 December 1997) --- On the Space Shuttle Columbia's first ever spacewalk (EVA),...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1354
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Jan 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2620
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A forklift operator moves NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe B, enclosed in a protective...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2216
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Mar 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians help guide the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3494
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Aug 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers enlist a crane to load the movable launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4172
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Aug 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Autonomous Landing and Hazard Avoidance Technology, or ALHAT, field at the north end...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4255
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a convoy of vehicles accompanies the Project...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0664
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the rotating service structure is...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3498
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Aug 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers position the movable launch platform for...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1662
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Nov 7, 2000

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The International Space Station ground operations officially turn over the P6 Integrated Truss Structure to the NASA...

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Feb 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3149
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Jul 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, buildup continues on the metal landing pad for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6092
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Jul 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are under way to transport the protective canister housing NASA's twin Gravity...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1198
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Aug 7, 1997

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STS-85 Payload Specialist Bjarni V. Tryggvason gives a thumbs up as he is assisted with his ascent/reentry flight...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Direct Mate Adapter (DMA) Installation
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Aug 24, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Direct Mate Adapter (DMA) Installation

Inside the high bay of the Astrotech Space Operations facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: RGM_4221
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Feb 23, 2024

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For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: SCAPE Practice
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Aug 16, 2019

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Technicians in Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) suits exit a truck near the Multi-Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0588
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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is silhouetted against the morning sun as it arrives on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2611
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Sep 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From a lower level in the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-122 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3264
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May 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA systems engineer Jim Smith assembles the prototype lander for NASA’s Regolith and...

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NASA image: NISAR Mission Animation Reel
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Mar 19, 2025

NISAR Mission Animation Reel

Animation for media and public use. NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) have teamed up to create a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6331
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Aug 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., Lockheed...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to SLC-40
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Feb 1, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to SLC-40

NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft encapsulated inside SpaceX’s Falcon 9 payload...

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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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