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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-2011-3384
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May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3384

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Sam Durrance greets spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0710
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA-KSC representatives pose with two students in front of Oscar Patterson Elementary...

KSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-707-015 (2-12 June 1998) --- This nearly vertical photograph of Houston was taken from the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-42 MS/PLC Thagard and Payload Specialist Bondar work in IML-1 spacelab
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 MS/PLC Thagard and Payload Specialist Bondar work in IML-1 spacelab

STS042-11-016 (30 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, STS-42 missions specialist and payload commander, and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0722
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Apr 5, 2004

KSC-04pd0722

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As Sam Durrance shares stories of his experiences as an astronaut with the students at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1461
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Sep 15, 1997

KSC-97PC1461

United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3159
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Apr 28, 2011

KSC-2011-3159

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The International Space Station Science and Technology Briefing was held in the Press Site...

KSC
NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 14, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

Sam Ortega, NASA Centennial Challenges Program Manager, speaks at a breakfast opening the TouchTomorrow Festival,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0658
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May 14, 2002

KSC-02pd0658

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- JoAnn H. Morgan, director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC,...

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NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Mar 19, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 5
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Mar 13, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 5

These photos and videos show how crews at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, moved and...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_7
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_7

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 2
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Mar 13, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 2

These photos and videos show how crews at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, moved and...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_2
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_2

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 1
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Mar 12, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 1

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_4
Image
Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_4

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 4
Image
Mar 12, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 4

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

MSFC
NASA image: Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System
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Jul 17, 2020

Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System

Runs 1:28: Keith Higginbotham, the NASA launch vehicle stage adapter hardware manager, explains the adapter’s role...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2
Image
Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
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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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