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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-98pc1082
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Sep 14, 1998

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Technicians carefully maneuver the Mars Climate Orbiter toward its workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1723
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Nov 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Climate...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1615
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Oct 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, cables from the top of the gantry are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2506
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., conducts an illumination test on the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2810
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a solar array on one of the THEMIS...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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Apr 21, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E128768 (04/21/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station May 6, 2015 tweeted...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock
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Sep 29, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved from the Work Processing Cell to the Airlock inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock
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Sep 29, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved from the Work Processing Cell to the Airlock inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2811
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a light test on the solar arrays...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1656
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Nov 3, 1998

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Workers at pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station maneuver the second stage of a Delta II rocket inside the gantry....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2503
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., begins an illumination test on the Deep...

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NASA image: On Frozen Ground
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Jan 29, 2021

On Frozen Ground

The soil surface on Mars is believed to contain water ice, especially at higher latitudes. Similar to permafrost...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1078
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Sep 14, 1998

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Technicians in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) prepare a lifting device they will use...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1720
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Nov 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Climate...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2806
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a technician works on the solar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1620
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Oct 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, a Delta II rocket is maneuvered into...

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NASA image: Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Ia Supernova from a White Dwarf Merger)
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Mar 26, 2018

Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Ia Supernova from a White Dwarf Merger)

This frame from an animation shows the merger of two white dwarfs. A white dwarf is an extremely dense remnant of a...

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NASA image: Firework Nova
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Jul 2, 2015

Firework Nova

In Hollywood blockbusters, explosions are often among the stars of the show. In space, explosions of actual stars...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2808
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a solar array on one of the THEMIS...

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NASA image: Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Ia Supernova from a White Dwarf Stealing Matter)
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Mar 26, 2018

Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Ia Supernova from a White Dwarf Stealing Matter)

This frame from an animation shows a gigantic star exploding in a "core collapse" supernova. As atoms fuse inside...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2502
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., the solar arrays on the Deep Impact spacecraft are...

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NASA image: Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges in 3D
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Aug 4, 2021

Jezero Crater's Raised Ridges in 3D

This 3D view of an area the Mars Perseverance rover team calls "Raised Ridges" was created from data collected by...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2504
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., conducts an illumination test on the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2508
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Dec 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician monitors the illumination test results being conducted on the Deep Impact...

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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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