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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: Stennis cuts ribbon on records retention facility
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Aug 24, 2010

Stennis cuts ribbon on records retention facility

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center cut the ribbon Aug. 24 on a new, storm-resistant Records Retention Facility that...

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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help install the nose cap (right) onto the...

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May 12, 2017

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iss051e041849 (05/12/2017) -- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during the 200th spacewalk in support of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2514
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Sep 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank
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Mar 7, 2007

Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank

On an upper level of high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians place protective material around the...

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NASA image: Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Transport to O&C
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Mar 25, 2020

Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Transport to O&C

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, protected in its shipping container, is loaded onto a transporter at the Launch and Landing...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Achieves Milestone in Preparation for Future Artemis Testing
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Oct 10, 2024

NASA Stennis Achieves Milestone in Preparation for Future Artemis Testing

Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center complete a safe lift and install of an interstage simulator unit needed for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: GOES-S Rollout to Pad
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Feb 28, 2018

GOES-S Rollout to Pad

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is rolled to Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0960
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Jun 6, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in their SCAPE suits, workers are ready for the fueling of the Comet Nucleus...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster
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Feb 1, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V First SRB Mate to Booster

A solid rocket booster (SRB) is lifted for mating to a United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage in the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6158
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Aug 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cleanup of Launch Pad 39B is in progress. Sand,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1782
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility maneuver the second half of the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1974
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Moved by the crawler-transporter underneath, Space Shuttle Atlantis inches down the...

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Dec 1, 2022

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iss068e028286 (Dec. 1, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF
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Dec 15, 2009

STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF

JSC2009-E-284897 (15 Dec. 2009) --- STS-134 crew members participate in an EVA Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor Removal
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May 14, 2020

Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor Removal

iss063e012814 (5/14/2020) --- A view of Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor empty locker at Expedite the Processing of...

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NASA image: GOES-S Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Tim Dunn, NASA launch director at Kennedy, speaks to members of...

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Jul 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., place a protective cover...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2034
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Mar 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- United Space Alliance technicians perform a pull test on shuttle Atlantis' thermal...

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Jul 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the hazardous processing facility at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla.,...

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Feb 2, 2017

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iss050e037906 (02/02/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson (left) and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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May 2, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Underwater research equipment slowly sinks into the water. An undersea expedition is...

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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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