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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-2009-4738
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Aug 15, 2009

KSC-2009-4738

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A sunrise creative view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A sunrise panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4244
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Charles Bolden, NASA administrator, center, is shown the high bay at the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4844
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Aug 18, 2009

KSC-2009-4844

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base's Astrotech processing facility in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1290
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Feb 8, 2012

KSC-2012-1290

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A test version of NASA’s Orion spacecraft completed a cross-country journey at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: ML-2 Progress Imagery
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May 9, 2024

ML-2 Progress Imagery

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program and primary contractor, Bechtel...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3183
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Aug 2, 2013

KSC-2013-3183

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the MAVEN spacecraft, still in its shipping...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague processes samples of micro-algae in the Harmony module
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Jan 10, 2025

Astronaut Nick Hague processes samples of micro-algae in the Harmony module

iss072e452598 (Jan. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague processes samples of...

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NASA image: Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC
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Feb 17, 2017

Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and John Mulholland, Boeing vice president and program manager for...

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NASA image: ML-2 Progress Imagery
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May 9, 2024

ML-2 Progress Imagery

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program and primary contractor, Bechtel...

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NASA image: STS-46 Atlantis, OV-104, Tethered Satellite System (TSS) processing at KSC
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Jul 9, 1992

STS-46 Atlantis, OV-104, Tethered Satellite System (TSS) processing at KSC

S92-41073 (31 oct 1991) --- In the Operations and Checkout Building high bay, preflight processing continues on the...

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NASA image: ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event
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Nov 7, 2017

ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event

Several employees at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida signed the banner at the base of the platform holding...

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NASA image: Birdcage Fixture
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Dec 6, 2012

Birdcage Fixture

Orion technicians at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Facility at the Kennedy Space Center move the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2946
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Jun 9, 2014

KSC-2014-2946

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida discusses The Boeing Company's CST-100 spacecraft during a...

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NASA image: InSight Spacecraft Arrival
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Feb 28, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Arrival

A U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California carrying NASA's Interior...

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NASA image: OFT-2 Crew Module Mate to Service Module
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Jan 14, 2021

OFT-2 Crew Module Mate to Service Module

Technicians observe Boeing’s Starliner crew module being placed on top of the service module in the Commercial Crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is mated to its booster rocket in a processing hangar at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: STS-2 - PREPS - KSC
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Aug 24, 1981

STS-2 - PREPS - KSC

S81-35998 (10 Aug. 1981) --- The orbiter Columbia creeps toward the vehicle assembly building (VAB) during its...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to
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Jul 26, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to

Packed inside its canister, the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4862
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Aug 18, 2009

KSC-2009-4862

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base's Astrotech processing facility in California, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4743
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Aug 15, 2009

KSC-2009-4743

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A brilliant sun shines through the doors of High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: GOES-R Encapsulation
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Oct 21, 2016

GOES-R Encapsulation

Team members with United Launch Alliance (ULA) monitor the progress as the two halves of the payload fairing close...

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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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