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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: Electrodynamic Dust Shield: Heading to the Moon on Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1
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Dec 19, 2024

Electrodynamic Dust Shield: Heading to the Moon on Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1

An innovative technology developed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is preparing for its journey to the Moon as part...

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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Payload technicians and Jet Propulsion Laboratory personnel prepare to remove shipping covers...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis roars into the cloudy sky above Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Aug 20, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the high bay of the Astrotech Space Operations facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane...

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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-104 crew exits out of the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3103
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mini-convoy is lined up on the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival

The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission arrives at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-247
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-104 crew exits out of the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2022
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Mar 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the orbiter access arm and White...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B MLI Operations
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Oct 23, 2025

Sentinel-6B MLI Operations

Technicians install multi-layer insulation on the Sentinel-6B spacecraft on a work stand inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival

The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission arrives at Vandenberg...

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Sep 2, 1998

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During a break in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), the STS-95 crew gathers with United Space Alliance (USA)...

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Oct 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy solemnly undergoes suit check before heading...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3067
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Discovery nears the Orbital Processing Facility, or OPF, where...

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Oct 11, 2000

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During suitup in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao gives thumbs up for...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240201_PACE_002219
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Feb 1, 2024

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NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft encapsulated inside SpaceX’s Falcon 9 payload...

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Oct 8, 2011

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In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Ball...

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Jun 27, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers watch as the U.S. Laboratory Destiny, a component of the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6333
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Aug 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., NASA's...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Greg C. Shavers, Lander Technology director at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama, speaks to members of the...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Aug 20, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the high bay of the Astrotech Space Operations facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane...

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Jan 22, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --STS-82 crew members and other onlookers at Launch Pad 39A watch as STS-82 Mission...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-20 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Mar 5, 2020

SpaceX CRS-20 What's On Board Science Briefing

The What’s On Board Science Briefing highlights some of the research headed for the International Space Station. A...

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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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