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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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Jun 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) spacecraft arrives at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2890
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Apr 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– In space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A,...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 17, 2012

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Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter sit in front of the plot board from the Mercury control...

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Jul 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility near Kennedy Space Center in Florida, twin...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig072
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Nov 2, 2000

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Center Director Roy Bridges addresses the audience at the commissioning of a new high-pressure helium pipeline at...

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Jul 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician holds the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0124
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Jan 27, 1999

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Completely enclosed in a protective canister, the spacecraft Stardust is moved by a crane toward a transporter in...

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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite approach the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6038
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Jul 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The door to the high bay of the Astrotech Space Operations' payload processing facility in...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-038 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image:  Ingenuity Project Manager Says Goodbye
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Apr 17, 2024

Ingenuity Project Manager Says Goodbye

Teddy Tzanetos, project manager for NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, addresses members of the team during their...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-047 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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Nov 25, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the first of 24 light emitting diode LED panels...

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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed toward the mate-demate device, or MDD, at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: VAB Receives Architecture Award
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Jan 10, 2020

VAB Receives Architecture Award

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault shakes hands with an attendee during a ceremony on...

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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS),...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0123
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Jan 27, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers check the final adjustments on the protective canister...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Team's Final Shift
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Apr 17, 2024

Ingenuity Team's Final Shift

The Ingenuity team celebrates during their final shift working on NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter at the agency's...

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NASA image:  SPHEREx Prepared for Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Prepared for Thermal Vacuum Testing

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is installed in the Titan Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) test Chamber at BAE Systems in Boulder,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1799
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Mar 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a technician checks on the status of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2100
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Apr 14, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39A, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden announces that...

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NASA image: NASA 'Fires Up' First Hot Fire in New RS-25 Engine Test Series
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA 'Fires Up' First Hot Fire in New RS-25 Engine Test Series

NASA conducted the first hot fire in a new series of tests for production of RS-25 engines that will help power the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0130
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Jan 28, 1999

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Workers inside the launch tower at Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, watch as the third stage of a Boeing Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4056
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers unload the Centaur...

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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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