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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-07pd0863
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In clean room C of Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, a worker wearing a "bunny...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1357
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Jun 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39B, the payloads for Return to Flight...

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July 21, 2025,...

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NASA image: GOES-S Arrival at Astrotech Space Operations
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Dec 5, 2017

GOES-S Arrival at Astrotech Space Operations

NOAA's Geostationary Operation Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) arrives at Astrotech Space Operations in...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009606 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, positioned on a foot restraint...

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NASA image: REACT Demonstration
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Jul 28, 2022

REACT Demonstration

NASA Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarships (NIFS) intern Leonel Herrera tests a 3D printer on July 28, 2022, at...

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NASA image: PACE Encapsulation
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Jan 31, 2024

PACE Encapsulation

NASA and SpaceX technicians safely encapsulate NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft in...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 9, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-028521 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew cabin and...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Encapsulation
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Nov 10, 2025

Sentinel-6B Encapsulation

Technicians and engineers encapsulate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft within a protective payload fairing inside the...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - READI FP
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Aug 4, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - READI FP

jsc2021e036649 (8/4/2021) --- From left to right: Eng. Michele Cioffi Program Manager, Eng.Marco Fabio Miceli System...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0617
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility, Pilar Ryan, with United Space Alliance,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1714
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Jul 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the first half of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4335
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Oct 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft, enclosed in a protective shipping container, arrive...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Achieves Milestone in Preparation for Future Artemis Testing
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Oct 10, 2024

NASA Stennis Achieves Milestone in Preparation for Future Artemis Testing

Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center complete a safe lift and install of an interstage simulator unit needed for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1356
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Jun 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39B, the payloads for Return to Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1975
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Reeds muddle the reflection of Space Shuttle Atlantis in the pond next to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Artemis I ESA Logo Installation
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Feb 18, 2021

Artemis I ESA Logo Installation

Artemis I extends NASA and ESA’s (European Space Agency) strong international partnership beyond low-Earth orbit to...

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NASA image: Radi-N2 Neutron Field Study (RADI-N2)
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Nov 7, 2016

Radi-N2 Neutron Field Study (RADI-N2)

iss050e000936 (11/7/2016) --- View of eight bubble detectors in pack during Radi-N2 deployment in the U.S....

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5

S125-E-009990 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, positioned on a foot restraint...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2313
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Nov 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V Last SRB Lift to Booster
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Feb 7, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V Last SRB Lift to Booster

At the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield
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Jul 2, 2020

Artemis II Heat Shield

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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May 12, 2017

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iss051e041844 (05/12/2017) -- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer is seen during the 200th spacewalk in support of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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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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