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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-2013-3721
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Oct 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a view from above shows the Orion ground test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3723
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Oct 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orion ground test vehicle, or GTA, has been...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3719
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Oct 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians monitor the progress as the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3717
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Oct 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians monitor the progress as the Orion...

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NASA image: Kennedy Space Center Director Update
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Mar 6, 2014

Kennedy Space Center Director Update

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Community leaders, business executives, educators, and state and local government leaders...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3924
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Nov 5, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians complete the installation of ogive...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3722
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Oct 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orion ground test vehicle, or GTA, has been...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1047
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) in Florida,...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Jeffrey Richards, a payload research and science coordinator on the LASSO contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3925
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Nov 5, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians complete the installation of ogive...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3921
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Nov 5, 2013

KSC-2013-3921

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare an ogive panel for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3724
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Oct 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orion ground test vehicle, or GTA, was lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2343
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May 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers move the Orion ground test vehicle, or...

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NASA image: STS-65 Commander Cabana with SAREX-II on Columbia's, OV-102's, flight deck
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Commander Cabana with SAREX-II on Columbia's, OV-102's, flight deck

STS065-44-014 (8-23 July 1994) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, mission commander, is seen on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1061
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1059
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3926
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Oct 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orion ground test vehicle is being prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3923
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Nov 5, 2013

KSC-2013-3923

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians monitor the progress as a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0744
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Jun 2, 2000

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A NASA helicopter takes off to bring water to fight a small fire on Kennedy Space Center grounds. The site is...

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NASA image: iss057e102387
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Nov 19, 2018

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iss057e102387 (Nov. 19, 2018) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jul 26, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is removed from Marshall Space Flight Center's Dynamic Test Stand following its first...

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NASA image: Commander Kevin Chilton and Pilot Richard Searfoss in forward flight deck
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Mar 23, 1996

Commander Kevin Chilton and Pilot Richard Searfoss in forward flight deck

S76-E-5138 (24 March 1996) --- Astronauts Kevin P. Chilton (left) and Richard A. Searfoss man the commander and...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0745
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Jun 2, 2000

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A NASA helicopter drops water from a special “bucket” onto a small fire on Kennedy Space Center grounds. The site is...

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NASA image: PLT Polansky uses microphone while on aft flight deck
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Feb 10, 2001

PLT Polansky uses microphone while on aft flight deck

STS98-E-5086 (10 February 2001) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-98 pilot, communicates with ground controllers...

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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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