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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-2010-1163
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Jan 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's GOES-P meteorological...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0628
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Mar 27, 2001

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The 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, wrapped in protective covering, leaves the Space Assembly and Encapsulation...

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NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield
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Jul 2, 2020

Artemis II Heat Shield

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Launch Complex 39B
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Jul 26, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Launch Complex 39B

A full view of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 26, 2018. The launch pad has...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6632
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Nov 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is ready to support...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2361
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Aug 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Fine Guidance...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5

S125-E-009994 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, positioned on a foot restraint...

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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is towed into the Orbiter Processing Facility, completing its journey from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3748
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Jun 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur...

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NASA image: Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Offload
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Mar 25, 2020

Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Offload

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, protected in its shipping container, is removed from the agency’s Super Guppy aircraft at...

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Sep 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-122 crew take part in harness training in the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2385
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Aug 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0175
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Jan 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, workers oversee the lowering of the Orbiter...

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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee uses a fork lift to move equipment relocated from the Thermal Protection...

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NASA image: Mangrove Rescue/Restoration Project
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Apr 12, 2023

Mangrove Rescue/Restoration Project

A team from Kennedy’s Environmental Management Branch works to remove a mangrove seedling on the shoreline of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4040
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove the final portions of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3185
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians observe NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4549
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Sep 1, 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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Sep 7, 1997

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Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) finish the removal of a protective cover from the Cassini...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Canning and Lift to Transport Trailer
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Oct 23, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Canning and Lift to Transport Trailer

In the Astrotech Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Joint Polar Satellite System-1,...

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NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 20, 2017

Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flowed at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fittings
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Oct 19, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fittings

NOAA's Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, remains wrapped in a protective covering after removal from its...

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NASA image: SpaceX NG-20 Vertical at SLC-40
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Jan 30, 2024

SpaceX NG-20 Vertical at SLC-40

A Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, stands tall at sunrise at Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0628
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Mar 27, 2001

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The 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft, wrapped in protective covering, leaves the Space Assembly and Encapsulation...

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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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