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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-2009-3096
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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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Aug 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians from Boeing and Alenia Aerospazio (above) and KSC personnel (below) watch...

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May 22, 2000

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At Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), the Atlas IIA rocket is halfway to a vertical position...

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Aug 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This 3-D image shows NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory lunar spacecraft...

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NASA image: MMS (Magnetospheric Multiscale) Arrival
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Nov 12, 2014

MMS (Magnetospheric Multiscale) Arrival

Operations are underway to remove two of the the Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft from their protective shipping...

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Oct 8, 2011

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

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

High up in the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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Jun 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab, a component of the International Space Station, rests in a vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6501
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Aug 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft arrives at their...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Liftoff - GSS Helicopter View (4K)
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Dec 6, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Liftoff - GSS Helicopter View (4K)

Live launch coverage of SpaceX’s 21st contracted cargo resupply mission (CRS) to the International Space Station for...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Discovery nears the Orbital Processing Facility, or OPF, where...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A fish-eye view shows space shuttle Atlantis lifting off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour arrives at Launch Pad 39A shortly after 9 a.m. to begin...

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NASA image: IXPE Payload Briefing
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Dec 7, 2021

IXPE Payload Briefing

Brian Ramsey, deputy principal investigator, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, participates in a payload briefing...

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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., the lifting...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped
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May 3, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft undergoes processing and servicing ahead of launch atop a work stand inside the Payload...

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Jul 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The protective canister housing NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory lunar...

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Jul 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An Airbus Beluga transporter parks on the Shuttle Landing Facility to deliver the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3031
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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tools that will be used to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: Microgravity Simulation Support Facility
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Feb 11, 2027

Microgravity Simulation Support Facility

Dr. Srujana Neelam, a NASA post-doctoral fellow observes samples on a confocal microscope in the Microgravity...

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Oct 11, 2000

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During suitup in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist Peter J.K. “Jeff” Wisoff signals...

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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, Ball...

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Sep 13, 2000

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During pre-pack and fit check in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist William S. McArthur...

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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie smiles during suitup in final launch...

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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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