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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: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-003 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0662
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC-01PP-0662

Workers on either side of the payload canister oversee the lowering of the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, and its...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1146
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Aug 16, 2000

KSC-00pp1146

Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility help maneuver an overhead crane above the Canadian Space Agency’s...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

KSC
NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
Image
Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-006 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
Image
Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7690
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Nov 4, 2011

KSC-2011-7690

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0814
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01pp0814

A suit technician helps STS-100 Commander Kent V. Rominger adjust his helmet during suitup for launch in the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0811
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01pp0811

Happy to be suiting up for launch, STS-100 Mission Specialist Umberto Guidoni gives thumbs up. Guidoni is with the...

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NASA image: Robotics EP Payloads
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Sep 24, 2009

Robotics EP Payloads

ISS020-E-041981 (24 Sept. 2009) --- The exterior of the Japanese Kibo complex of the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0658
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC-01PP-0658

Workers on the floor of the Space Station Processing Facility follow along as the overhead crane carries the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0656
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC01pp0656

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the pallet holding the Canadian robotic arm,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1150
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Aug 16, 2000

KSC-00pp1150

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Canadian Space Agency’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0782
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Apr 8, 2001

KSC-01pp0782

Resting inside the payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour is the Canadian robotic arm, the SSRMS. Capable of...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0657
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC-01PP-0657

An overhead crane moves along the top of the Space Station Processing Facility, carrying the Canadian robotic arm,...

KSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 28, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

A Canadian "handshake" in space occurred on April 28, 2001, as the Canadian-built space station robotic arm...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc771
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May 6, 1997

KSC-97pc771

Employees of Daimler-Benz Aerospace in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility install insulation on the Cryogenic...

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NASA image: KSC01padig203
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC01padig203

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spring leaves frame the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour, trailing flames and billows...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0659
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC01pp0659

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane carrying the pallet and Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7691
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Nov 4, 2011

KSC-2011-7691

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
Image
Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1147
Image
Aug 16, 2000

KSC-00pp1147

Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility attach an overhead crane to the Canadian Space Agency’s Space...

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NASA image: STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by RMS over OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by RMS over OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS039-15-017 (3 May 1990) --- This STS-39 35mm scene shows the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO)...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1148
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Aug 16, 2000

KSC-00pp1148

An overhead crane in the Space Station Processing Facility carries the Canadian Space Agency’s Space Station Remote...

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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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