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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: Pegasus XL GALEX
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Mar 13, 2003

Pegasus XL GALEX

In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, the Pegasus XL launch vehicle waits for mating of the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0822
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Jun 30, 2000

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After tower rollback just before dawn on Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, NASA’s Tracking and Data...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1420
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Former Kennedy Space Center directors Forrest McCartney, left, and Roy Bridges, center,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2191
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Jul 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center roll the...

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NASA image: Artemis I - NASA Worm/ESA Logo
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Sep 20, 2020

Artemis I - NASA Worm/ESA Logo

Frank Pelkey, ASRC technician, works to adhere NASA’s iconic “worm” logo decal on the aft wall of Orion’s crew...

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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-007 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3900
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Nov 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Carlos Calle, senior research scientist on the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: Ridges in Lycus Sulci
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May 12, 2023

Ridges in Lycus Sulci

This image shows a group of curved ridges in an area called Lycus Sulci, which is located near the Olympus Mons...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7766
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Nov 10, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At a Pegasus booster processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1491
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Feb 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kelvin Manning, associate director for Business Operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1244
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Jun 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers check under the nose of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1239
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Feb 2, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers unload the two halves that make up the Pegasus XL rocket's fairing that...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2805
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Apr 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The container holding NASA's Juno spacecraft rests on the tarmac at Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5951
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Jul 25, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0102
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Jan 26, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers check the mating of the spacecraft Stardust (above) with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4598
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Nov 26, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the new countdown clock at the spaceport's Press...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3198
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Jun 4, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are under way for the departure of Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2186
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Jul 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the airlock of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2289
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Mar 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0755
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Jun 13, 2000

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The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) sits fully encapsulated inside the fairing. Next, it will be...

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NASA image: PUNCH Satellites Mate to ESPA Ring
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Feb 14, 2025

PUNCH Satellites Mate to ESPA Ring

Technicians integrate NASA’s four PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) satellites to the evolved...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2322
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Aug 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3202
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Jun 5, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The flight crew boards Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 carrier aircraft at Vandenberg...

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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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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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