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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-98pc385
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Mar 19, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter-2 (PMA-2) is processed in KSC's Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2262
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Aug 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the external tank for space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1545
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Jun 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, the external tank for Endeavour is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1077
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Sep 15, 1998

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery is mated with the external tank and solid rocket booster...

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NASA image: NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Jan 30, 2020

NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony

Boatswain’s Mate First Class Ronald Stewart rings the bell during the NASA Day of Remembrance ceremony at the Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Qualification Exams
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Mar 22, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Qualification Exams

Expedition 65 backup crew member Anton Shkaplerov of Roscosmos is seen with crew mates NASA astronaut Anne McClain,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5099
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Rotate to Vertical
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Feb 12, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Rotate to Vertical

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch was closed on the...

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NASA image: View of MS Noriega waves to the camera during the third EVA of STS-97
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Dec 7, 2000

View of MS Noriega waves to the camera during the third EVA of STS-97

STS097-703-021 (30 Nov.-11 Dec. 2000) --- Astronaut Carlos I. Noriega, mission specialist, is photographed during...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0230
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Feb 2, 2001

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In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building the orbiter Discovery is suspended at an angle as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1098
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Jun 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Orbiter Discovery rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5108
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers watch as space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0764
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Apr 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-N...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5054
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is readied for its move out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00233
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Dec 7, 2006

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This video shows the Discovery astronauts arriving at Kennedy Space Center to prepare for the launch of mission...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-035
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Feb 2, 2001

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The orbiter Discovery (seen from the front) is lifted to vertical in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Press Conference
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Nov 6, 2013

Expedition 38 Press Conference

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is seen in quarantine, behind...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5151
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5151

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Door Signing
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Door Signing

Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA performs the traditional door signing at the Cosmonaut Hotel...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1656
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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1829
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Dec 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1829

NASA’s Lunar Prospector is prepared for mating to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing/ULA OFT OVI Stack
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Nov 8, 2019

CCP Boeing/ULA OFT OVI Stack

A Centaur upper stage is lifted at the Space Launch Complex 41 Vertical Integration Facility at Florida’s Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2602
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Dec 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians watch closely as an upper segment moves...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1804
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Dec 18, 1997

KSC-97PC1804

Lockheed Martin Missile Systems integration and test staff prepare NASA’s Lunar Prospector spacecraft for mating to...

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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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