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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-2011-6126
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Jul 19, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Level 5 of Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2269
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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Associate Administrator for NASA Space Operations Mission William Gerstenmaier (right)...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Aug 20, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA

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

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-023 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7486
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Oct 10, 2011

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In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Ball...

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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the orbiter access arm and White...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6123
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Jul 19, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A United Launch Alliance Delta II stands tall on Space Launch Complex-2 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6102
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Jul 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations have begun for two days of fueling activities on NASA's twin Gravity Recovery...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing
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Feb 21, 2023

VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing

Technicians prepare the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) for NASA’s Volatile Investigating Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3014
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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 begin to close the doors...

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NASA image: PUNCH Satellites Mate to ESPA Ring
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Feb 14, 2025

PUNCH Satellites Mate to ESPA Ring

NASA’s four PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) satellites await integration to the evolved...

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Jun 27, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Laboratory Destiny, a component of the International Space Station, is lifted...

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May 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a worker...

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May 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In a test facility behind the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Discovery is towed toward the Orbital Processing Facility, or OPF,...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-054 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6465
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Aug 12, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7005
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Aug 30, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A
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May 11, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A

STS125-S-011 (11 May 2009) --- After suiting up, the STS-125 crewmembers pause alongside the Astrovan to wave...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6356
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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: KSC00pp0838
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Jun 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Resting in a rotation and handling fixture, the U.S. Lab, a component of the...

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Oct 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy smiles during suit check before heading out...

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May 27, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-96 Commander Kent V. Rominger dons his launch and entry suit, plus...

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NASA image: Charlie Duke and Nicole Stott Visit KSC
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May 10, 2021

Charlie Duke and Nicole Stott Visit KSC

From left to right, Nicole Stott (black shirt back facing camera), NASA Astronaut (former); Adam Leppek, ARES...

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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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