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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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Sep 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the American flag is illuminated next to space...

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Feb 9, 2001

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Workers set up illumination testing for the Mars Odyssey solar panels. The orbiter will carry three science...

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Jun 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft...

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Jun 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft is...

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Apr 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Daylight entering through the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0366
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Feb 9, 2001

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Workers in the in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2) attach logos to the Mars Odyssey...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0369
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Feb 9, 2001

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Workers attach reflective panels to the Mars Odyssey solar arrays for illumination testing. The Mars Orbiter is at...

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS and SpaceX’s Falcon 9 at Launch Complex 39A & 39B
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA’s SLS and SpaceX’s Falcon 9 at Launch Complex 39A & 39B

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Lunar Flyby Photography Training
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Jan 27, 2026

Artemis II Crew Lunar Flyby Photography Training

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0368
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Feb 9, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), workers at right attach reflective panels to the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1625
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Jun 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After illumination testing of the solar array panels, technicians begin stowing the...

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Jun 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After illumination testing of the solar array panels, technicians begin stowing the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0366
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Feb 9, 2001

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Workers in the in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2) attach logos to the Mars Odyssey...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0370
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Feb 9, 2001

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A worker (left) records data during illumination testing on the Mars Odyssey solar arrays he stands behind. The 2001...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0365
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Feb 9, 2001

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Workers in the in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2) set up the Mars Odyssey solar panels...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0369
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Feb 9, 2001

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Workers attach reflective panels to the Mars Odyssey solar arrays for illumination testing. The Mars Orbiter is at...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0370
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Feb 9, 2001

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A worker (left) records data during illumination testing on the Mars Odyssey solar arrays he stands behind. The 2001...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1626
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Jun 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After illumination testing of the solar array panels, technicians complete stowing the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0371
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Feb 9, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter sits on a workstand...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0704
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Mar 16, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, lights are...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0706
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Mar 16, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 18, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

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

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing
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Jul 18, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Installation and Testing

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

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1621
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Jun 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft...

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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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