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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 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker hangs portions of a parachute in preparation for an upcoming test at the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3614
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Dec 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch the GOES-O satellite has been...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1586
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Feb 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians close...

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Feb 6, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying NASA's NOAA-N Prime...

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Jun 2, 2000

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This aerial photo captures many of the facilities involved in Space Shuttle launches. At center is the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6870
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA's GOES-P meteorological satellite begins its...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8172
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Dec 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Liberty Star ship heads into the Atlantic Ocean where tests will be performed on an...

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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This close-up shows the stranded Melon-Headed Whale being carried on a sling to a waiting...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8125
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6890
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Dec 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., workers secure NASA's GOES-P...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8135
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Dec 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6866
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers roll...

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Feb 26, 1997

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The Atlas 1 rocket which will launch the GOES-K advanced weather satellite is unloaded from an Air Force C-5 air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8142
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Dec 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8157
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Dec 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane positions a full-size display of a space shuttle external fuel tank onto a truck to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8073
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Nov 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1828
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Jun 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Representatives from the Hubbs/Sea World Research Institute calm the stranded Melon-Headed...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8128
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8174
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Dec 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An Orion flight test capsule makes a splash into the Atlantic Ocean as it slides from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four
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Apr 21, 2002

Earth Observations taken during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10288 (21 April 2002) --- This view featuring the San Francisco Bay Area was photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8129
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6868
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers lift...

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Dec 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After its arrival at the dock, the Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6872
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Dec 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., preparations are under way to...

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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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