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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-2011-3495
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers begin to unload the first elements for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4392
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Jun 13, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: LCAM Views the Heat Shield After Being Released from Mars 2020 Spacecraft
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Mar 4, 2021

LCAM Views the Heat Shield After Being Released from Mars 2020 Spacecraft

The heat shield drops away toward Mars after being released from the Mars 2020 back shell during the spacecraft's...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1910
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3497
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers begin to unload a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three elements...

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NASA image: Orion Simulator for Training Arrives at Johnson
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Dec 8, 2020

Orion Simulator for Training Arrives at Johnson

NASA Astronauts Stephanie Wilson, Jonny Kim, and Randy Bresnik take a look at the Orion spacecraft simulator that...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3510
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3500
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4393
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Jun 13, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Perseverance's LCAM Views the Heat Shield During Descent
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Mar 4, 2021

Perseverance's LCAM Views the Heat Shield During Descent

The heat shield drops away toward Mars after being released from the Mars 2020 back shell during the spacecraft's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2257
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft carrying space shuttle Discovery backs out of the Shuttle...

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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis seems to...

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Feb 21, 1997

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The STS-82 crew stands in front of the Space Shuttle Discovery after landing at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2258
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft carrying space shuttle Discovery backs out of the Shuttle...

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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3511
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load onto a transporter a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4394
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Jun 13, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5884
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Dec 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Team members stationed at consoles in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2253
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are under way for the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft carrying space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2250
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises, preparations are under way for the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft carrying space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2274
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, the Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0774
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Jun 19, 1999

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-99 crew members inspect the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM),...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2278
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, the Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1171
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Rolling back from Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher...

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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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