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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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 9, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-028523 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew cabin and...

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NASA image: GOES-S Rollout to Pad
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Feb 28, 2018

GOES-S Rollout to Pad

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket exits the Vertical Integration Facility on its way to the launch pad at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4759
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Sep 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, construction crews lay large wooden mats on top...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshares Processing
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Jul 25, 2025

IMAP Rideshares Processing

Technicians use a crane to lift the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1306
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Feb 8, 2015

KSC-2015-1306

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The payload fairing protecting NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1682
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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers check the fit of the nose cap (right) after...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of Defense's Space Test Program-2...

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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,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4749
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Aug 17, 2009

KSC-2009-4749

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2280
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Aug 4, 2008

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

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Heads to VAB in Advance of Hurricane Dorian

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take precautions to protect Artemis...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0437
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Mar 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A close-up is shown of the base of the Manipulator Positioning Mechanism (MPM)...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch
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Jun 25, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of Defense's Space Test Program-2...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2359
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Aug 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the orbiter Endeavour...

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NASA image: OSA Arrival in VAB High Bay 4
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Oct 4, 2021

OSA Arrival in VAB High Bay 4

Under a protective cover, the Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) arrives in High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1678
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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers lower the nose cap toward the orbiter...

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NASA image: DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking
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Nov 20, 2014

DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking

The truck delivering NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, enclosed in a protective shipping...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1611
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Oct 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians...

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NASA image: Frosty Alcoves on Kaiser Crater Dunes
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Sep 8, 2016

Frosty Alcoves on Kaiser Crater Dunes

Kaiser Crater hosts a large field of sand dunes. Every winter the dunes are covered with a layer of seasonal carbon...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival
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Nov 4, 2019

SLS Booster Aft Exit Cone Arrival

The first of two Northrop Grumman aft exit cones for the Space Launch System’s solid rocket boosters arrives by...

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NASA image: SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

SpaceX Falcon Heavy DoD STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites as part of the Department of Defense's Space Test Program-2...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4382
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Dec 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a training location near Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1743
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A fork lift is available to move equipment relocated from the Thermal Protection System...

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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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