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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.

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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-2013-4282
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Project Morpheus prototype lander has been...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4191
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Dec 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a convoy of vehicles accompanies the Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4369
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Dec 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free...

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is transported to a launch pad at the north end of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4255
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a convoy of vehicles accompanies the Project...

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NASA image: Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining
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Jun 6, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

jsc2024e040685 -- A prototype of the Mini Potable Water Dispenser, currently in development at NASA’s Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Equipment - Shuttle
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Jul 24, 1980

Equipment - Shuttle

S80-36844 (24 July 1980) --- Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) development at the Martin Marietta plant in Denver,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2814
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May 13, 2012

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2815
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May 13, 2012

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2242
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May 2, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Theresa Overcash shows elements of a prototype of the StangSat at Kennedy Space Center to...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2241
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May 2, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Theresa Overcash works with elements of a prototype of the StangSat at Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-022
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Nov 4, 2008

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K-10 (red) plaentary rover at Marscape (Ames Mars Yard): with prototype flight control team remotely operating K-10...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2810
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is rolled into a protective hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2782
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is backed into a protective hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2116
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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Shaun Daly, right, and Robert Olsen test elements of a prototype of the StangSat at Kennedy...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-016
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Nov 4, 2008

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K-10 (red) plaentary rover at Marscape (Ames Mars Yard): with prototype flight control team remotely operating K-10...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Aircraft to be an Atmospheric Probe
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Dec 6, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Aircraft to be an Atmospheric Probe

John Bodylski holds a balsa wood model of his proposed aircraft that could be an atmospheric probe. Directly in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2114
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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Benjamin Plotner, an engineering intern, tests elements of a prototype of the StangSat at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2818
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May 13, 2012

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2811
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2811

NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is rolled into a protective hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport in...

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NASA image: Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining
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Jun 6, 2024

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

jsc2024e040691 -- A prototype of the Mini Potable Water Dispenser, currently in development at NASA’s Marshall Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2113
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2113

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A prototype of the StangSat undergoes testing at Kennedy Space Center before final assembly....

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NASA image: Brevard Top Scholars
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May 5, 2017

Brevard Top Scholars

About 40 Brevard County high school seniors take in the enormity of the Vehicle Assembly Building during Brevard Top...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2812
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2812

NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is rolled into a protective hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport in...

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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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