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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-2012-3276
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May 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In a test facility behind the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3270
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May 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The prototype rover Artemis Jr. for NASA’s Regolith and Environment Science and Oxygen and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7761
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Nov 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations (GMRO) Lab at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3286
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Jun 11, 2012

KSC-2012-3286

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA payload is installed on the prototype rover Artemis Jr. for NASA’s Regolith and...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 27, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Students from San Diego State College prepare their robotic miner for its second turn to dig in the mining arena...

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NASA image: 3D Printing Demo - Autodesk
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Mar 16, 2018

3D Printing Demo - Autodesk

A Zero Launch Mass 3-D printer is being tested at the Swamp Works at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 27, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

The University of New Hampshire’s robotic miner is placed on a cart to record its measurements and weight before the...

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NASA image: 3D Printing Demo - Autodesk
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Mar 16, 2018

3D Printing Demo - Autodesk

Researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are developing a Zero Launch Mass 3-D printer at the center's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2569
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Jun 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Robert Lightfoot, NASA associate director, at...

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NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 27, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

Team members from the University of North Florida watch their robotic miner dig in the mining arena NASA’s...

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NASA image: 3D Printing Demo - Autodesk
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Mar 16, 2018

3D Printing Demo - Autodesk

A Zero Launch Mass 3-D printer is being developed by researchers in Swamp Works at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: 3D Printing Demo - Autodesk
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Mar 16, 2018

3D Printing Demo - Autodesk

Researchers demonstrate a Zero Launch Mass 3-D printer in Swamp Works at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

KSC
NASA image: Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition
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May 27, 2022

Lunabotics / Robotic Mining Competition

A robotic miner from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, prepares to dig in the mining arena during NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6219
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Nov 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside a laboratory in the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation
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Nov 2, 2023

MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation

A team from Honeybee Robotics in Altadena, California participates in simulation training for the Polar Resources...

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NASA image: Lunar Flashlight With Solar Arrays Deployed (Illustration)
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Dec 12, 2022

Lunar Flashlight With Solar Arrays Deployed (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Lunar Flashlight, with its four solar arrays deployed, shortly after launch. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4378
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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Rob Mueller, left, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4375
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Nov 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4375

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Rob Mueller, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space Center's...

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Nov 2, 2023

MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation

A team of engineers participates in simulation training for the Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) on...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Rob Mueller, left, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space Center's Engineering and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4377
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Nov 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4377

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Rob Mueller, left, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Rob Mueller, left, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space Center's Engineering and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4376
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Nov 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4376

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Members of the media watch a demonstration of the Regolith Advanced Surface System Operations...

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NASA image: MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation
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Nov 2, 2023

MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation

A team of engineers participates in simulation training for the Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) on...

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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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