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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-2009-4972
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Aug 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3108
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Sandwiched by billowing clouds above and smoke and steam clouds below, space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: MSolo Vibe Fixture Removal
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Aug 4, 2022

MSolo Vibe Fixture Removal

Engineers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida remove the vibration fixture on the Mass Spectrometer observing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc906
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Aug 12, 1998

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Michael Kinnan (left), with International Space Station (ISS) Launch Site Integration Office, and Todd McIntyre,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6346
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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: Europa Clipper Solar Wing Deployment
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Mar 6, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Wing Deployment

Technicians examine the first of two fully extended five-panel solar arrays built for NASA’s Europa Clipper...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3058
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 crew members acknowledge the spectators who have gathered to wish them well on their...

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Apr 28, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - CloudSat and CALIPSO ¯ Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite...

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Oct 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker...

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Jul 30, 2021

Lucy Arrival at LLF

The shipping container holding NASA's Lucy spacecraft is unloaded from a United States Air Force C-17 cargo plane,...

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May 27, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-96 Mission Specialist Daniel T. Barry waves after donning his launch...

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NASA image: What's On Board Briefing
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Apr 29, 2019

What's On Board Briefing

Dr. Kristen John, principal investigator for Hermes at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, talks to NASA Social...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3088
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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: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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Sep 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility prepare to close the access hatch to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6499
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Aug 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft are transported from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7465
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Sep 1, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3701
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Oct 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc566
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Apr 4, 1997

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STS-83 Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris gives a thumbs-up as he is assisted into his launch/entry suit in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6349
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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: Sentinel-6B GSE Arrival
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Sep 17, 2025

Sentinel-6B GSE Arrival

Packed in its shipping container, the Sentinel-6B spacecraft, a collaboration between NASA, ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2982
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' payload...

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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio...

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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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