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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-97PC936
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Jun 25, 1997

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Covered in a protective sheath, International Space Station Node 1 is hoisted for installation in its work stand in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4146
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May 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students make final preparations for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Arrival
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Aug 4, 2017

Pegasus ICON Fairing Arrival

Orbital ATK technicians remove the first half of the payload fairing for the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket from its...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1459
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Sep 15, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3871
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The light from engine ignition is reflected in the water near Launch Complex 37 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-079
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Sep 5, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - A transporter moves the encapsulated Kodiak Star spacecraft into position in the Launch...

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NASA image: Veteran's Day Event at KSC
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Nov 7, 2019

Veteran's Day Event at KSC

A prisoner of war (POW), missing in action (MIA) table is on display in the Training Auditorium at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC929
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Jun 24, 1997

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The Node 1, the first element of the International Space Station to be manufactured in the United States and the...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Crew Patch-042517
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Nov 17, 2016

Expedition 52 Crew Patch-042517

ISS052-s-001 (01/27/2016) --- Orbiting the Earth continuously since 1998, the International Space Station (ISS) is...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi075
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Sep 4, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - In the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), the Kodiak Star spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Veteran's Day Event at KSC
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Nov 7, 2019

Veteran's Day Event at KSC

NASA Public Affairs Officer Derrick Matthews serves as emcee during a Veterans Day observance event on Nov. 7, 2019,...

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NASA image: Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling
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May 3, 2011

Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling

United States Postal Service Vice President of Finance Steve Masse, left, and NASA Mercury Astronaut Scott...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0091
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Jan 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Students work on their experiments that will fly in SPACEHAB on Space Shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft Rotate & Placed on Fixture
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Oct 16, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft Rotate & Placed on Fixture

Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, engineers and...

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Jun 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Port Canaveral, the Pressurized Module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) is...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC944
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Jun 26, 1997

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Members of the STS-88 crew pose with the Node 1 of the Internation Space Station in the high bay of the Space...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Dec 17, 2013

Antares Rocket Preparation

The Orbital Science Corporation Antares rocket is seen in this four minute exposure as it is raised into position at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC941
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Jun 25, 1997

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A close-up view of the Node 1 in its work stand in the Space Station Processing Facility shows two of its six...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3284
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Jul 23, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The first stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil...

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Oct 29, 1998

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STS095-S-009 (29 Oct. 1998) --- The space shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B to begin a nine-day mission in...

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NASA image: 2023 Administrator's Agency Honor Awards
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Mar 28, 2024

2023 Administrator's Agency Honor Awards

On March 28, 2024 NASA held its 2023 Administrator’s Agency Honor Awards at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0141
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Jan 31, 2000

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Astronaut Andy Thomas (left) greets 100-year-old Captain Ralph Charles, one of the VIPs attending the launch of...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51D CREW
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Mar 15, 1985

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51D CREW

S85-28647 (28 Feb 1985) --- The seven members of the STS-51D mission are pictured in the midst of a busy training...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0092
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Jan 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Students show off one of the experiments that will fly in SPACEHAB on Space Shuttle...

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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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