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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-2012-2693
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May 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the camera...

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NASA image: Gravity Assist - The History of the Future, with Steven Dick
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Oct 30, 2020

Gravity Assist - The History of the Future, with Steven Dick

People have long wondered whether there is life beyond Earth, but it is only recently that scientists have been able...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3585
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis begins its move from Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1. The spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1108
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plastic protects the nose of space shuttle Atlantis where its forward reaction control...

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NASA image: KSC01padig059
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Feb 8, 2001

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Ed Gormel (left), executive director of Spaceport Florida Authority, and Roy Bridges Jr., Center Director, get ready...

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NASA image: Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media
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Aug 9, 2018

Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Operations Support Building II, Dr. Eugene Parker, a pioneer in heliophysics and S....

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NASA image: Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking
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Dec 14, 2021

Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking

Center Director Janet Petro joins partners and elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on a new NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3457
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3483
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3560
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Looking along the underbelly toward the nose landing gear of space shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3491
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Jun 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3285
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – These maps show one of the locations of the proposed solar power systems that NASA and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3411
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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NASA image: JPL-20211227-M2020f-0001-Perseverance Year in Review
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Dec 27, 2021

JPL-20211227-M2020f-0001-Perseverance Year in Review

What has NASA's Perseverance rover accomplished since landing on the surface of Mars in February 2021? Surface...

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NASA image: Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media
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Aug 9, 2018

Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media

In the Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Support Building II, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, members of the news and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3399
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Jun 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3336
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3352
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Jun 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, three...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3286
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the site in the Industrial Area of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3329
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An orbital maneuvering system, or OMS, pod hovers above its transporter in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3409
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Jun 19, 2012

KSC-2012-3409

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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NASA image: KSC01padig064
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Feb 8, 2001

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At a groundbreaking ceremony, participants and guests get ready to dig in, signifying the start of construction on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3324
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3326
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a handling...

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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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