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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers prepare to mate the Mars Exploration Rover-2 (MER-2) to the third stage of a Delta II rocket for launch on June 5. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. MER-1 (MER-B) will launch June 25.
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May 23, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers prepare to mate the Mars Exploration Rover-2 (MER-2) to the third stage of a Delta II rocket for launch on June 5. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. MER-1 (MER-B) will launch June 25.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers prepare to mate the Mars...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers mate the Mars Exploration Rover-2 (MER-2) to the third stage of a Delta II rocket for launch on June 5. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. MER-1 (MER-B) will launch June 25.
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May 23, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers mate the Mars Exploration Rover-2 (MER-2) to the third stage of a Delta II rocket for launch on June 5. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. MER-1 (MER-B) will launch June 25.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers mate the Mars Exploration Rover-2...

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Jan 11, 2001

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Viewed from the floor of the Payload Changeout Room, Destiny is inside Atlantis’ payload bay, waiting for closure of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6364
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Nov 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the media get an up close view of space shuttle Atlantis in her new home at the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032533 (18 May 2011) --- This view of space shuttle Endeavour’s forward section, including a partial view...

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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-028388 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew cabin, part...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6362
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Nov 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the media get an up close view of space shuttle Atlantis in her new home at the...

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Nov 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the media get an up close view of space shuttle Atlantis in her new home at the...

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NASA image: STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC
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May 7, 1990

STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC

S90-36708 (7 May 1990) --- STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) view shows its telescopes, instrument pointing...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040602 (17 March 2009) --- An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin, part...

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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-028403 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew cabin, part...

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NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS029-71-000AE (13-18 March 1989) --- STS-29 onboard view shows Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay with tracking...

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NASA image: Astronauts Visit To MPPF
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Apr 6, 2021

Astronauts Visit To MPPF

NASA astronauts Josh Cassada, left, and Sunita “Suni” Williams, center, view the Orion spacecraft with Adam Leppek,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Visit To MPPF
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Apr 6, 2021

Astronauts Visit To MPPF

NASA astronauts Josh Cassada, left, and Sunita “Suni” Williams, far right, view the Orion spacecraft with Adam...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6365
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Nov 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the media get an up close view of space shuttle Atlantis in her new home at the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032319 (12 March 2008) --- A close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour's nose, port wing and...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

The International Space Station (ISS) Payload Operations Center (POC) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The International Space Station (ISS) Payload Operations Center (POC) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)...

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Jan 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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Jan 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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Jan 12, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1180
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Jan 12, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Jan 12, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6840
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Dec 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a payload...

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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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