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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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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, lightning towers are being constructed to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0730
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Apr 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4108
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Dec 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Very large cranes are being constructed on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0584
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside Discovery's opened payload bay, a worker installs a wiring modification called...

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NASA image: Atlantis Prepared for Return to Flight
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Sep 26, 2003

Atlantis Prepared for Return to Flight

The media gather around NASA Vehicle Manager Scott Thurston (white shirt, center) who talks about some of the work...

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NASA image: Lunar Tire Close-up
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Feb 23, 2017

Lunar Tire Close-up

This is a close-up of an exact replica of the Apollo-era Lunar Roving Vehicle Wheel, of which twelve originals still...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESM-3 Uncrated in O&C
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Sep 4, 2024

Artemis III ESM-3 Uncrated in O&C

The Orion crew module adapter for NASA’s Artemis III campaign undergoes wiring installs inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 
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Feb 21, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 

NASA researcher James Cowart adds the top back onto the NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1683
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Jul 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

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NASA image: Node 1 / Unity and FGB / Zarya Nadir (+ZA) view during docked operations
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Nov 19, 2013

Node 1 / Unity and FGB / Zarya Nadir (+ZA) view during docked operations

STS088-363-023 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Wires and cables on the Unity module (foreground) are telltale clues that the...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Mar 29, 2014

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike is recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in March 2014. The...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 1, 1943

Early Rockets

In this photograph from the fall of 1943, German technicians wire vehicles for mobile V-2 batteries in an abandoned...

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Dec 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the new lightning towers...

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Apr 13, 2000

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At Launch Pad 39A, Greg Lohning, who is with NASA, inspects the wiring on the newly installed Power Drive Unit (PDU)...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1279
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Jun 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers are installing wiring in Discovery’s cargo...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 8, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

This Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo shows Swiss scientist Claude Nicollier of the European...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2467
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Aug 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Program Manager Bill Parsons praises the Discovery processing team for their...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3812
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Nov 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a giant crane is under...

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NASA image: Utility Annex Story - Refurbishment of Chilled Water Plant
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Jul 24, 2019

Utility Annex Story - Refurbishment of Chilled Water Plant

A construction worker installs new wiring inside the Utility Annex near the Vehicle Assembly (VAB) Building at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Pictured here is a Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1)...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4114
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a load test is conducted on a...

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NASA image: Bill Parsons with Discovery Processing Team
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Aug 29, 2003

Bill Parsons with Discovery Processing Team

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Shuttle Program Manager Bill Parsons, center, is briefed on Orbiter Major...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1284
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Jun 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, installation is underway in Discovery’s cargo bay...

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NASA image: Discovery Orbiter Major Modifications
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Aug 27, 2003

Discovery Orbiter Major Modifications

During power-up of the orbiter Discovery in the Orbiter Processing Facility, a technician adjusts a monitor on 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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