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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: ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF
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Dec 7, 2018

ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF

The first stage of the rocket that will launch Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0833
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the second stage of a simulated emergency, known as Mode 4, one M-113 armored...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1, Removed from
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Mar 9, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1, Removed from

Inside the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Horizontal Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to VAB
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Transport to VAB

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, moves out of the...

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NASA image: STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch
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Nov 16, 2009

STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Guests at NASA's Kennedy Space Center view the launch of space shuttle Atlantis in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Monday,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1873
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members on board Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, haul...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1864
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Feb 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crew member on Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, uses a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0944
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left-hand Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod...

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NASA image: NASA Space Laser Heads on a Road Trip
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Feb 28, 2018

NASA Space Laser Heads on a Road Trip

The Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 is slated to launch in September to measure the height of Earth’s...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3764
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers inspect the aft section...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport

After arriving at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency's Super Guppy...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2612
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Dec 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After removal from the Boeing Delta II rocket and off the mobile service tower on Pad...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport

The Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) is moved out of NASA's Super Guppy aircraft onto a flatbed transporter at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport

The Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) is lowered by crane onto a flatbed transporter at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0896
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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery rolls toward Launch Pad 39B. The shuttle rests on the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1998
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Mar 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the aft...

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NASA image: CFE-2 ICF
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Dec 8, 2016

CFE-2 ICF

iss050e014941 (12/8/2016) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough during Capillary Flow Experiment-2 (CFE-2) with the...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to VAB
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Oct 19, 2021

Orion Transport to VAB

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, begins the move out...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0876
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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery looms large in this closeup as it rolls to Launch Pad 39B. The...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0830
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the second stage of a simulated emergency, known as Mode 4, the KSC rescue team...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0941
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left-hand Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

During Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7), the crew of the USS John P. Murtha simulate transporting an astronaut from...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2444
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Nov 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves towards the...

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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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