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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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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as space...

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NASA image: ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration
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Mar 14, 2017

ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration

The cables that make up the Emergency Egress System at Space Launch Complex 41 are in place as United Launch...

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NASA image: ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration
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Mar 14, 2017

ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration

Two engineers prepare to evaluate the Emergency Egress System as they ride in folding seats attached to slide wires...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2297
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view shows the Launch Pad 39B area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida with...

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NASA image: Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test
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Aug 21, 2018

Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test

A swing test of the Orion crew access arm, topmost umbilical, is in progress on the mobile launcher at NASA's...

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NASA image: Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test
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Aug 21, 2018

Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test

A swing test of the Orion crew access arm, topmost umbilical, is in progress on the mobile launcher at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1549
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Jul 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Boeing Delta II second...

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NASA image: Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test
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Aug 21, 2018

Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test

A swing test of the Orion crew access arm, top right, is in progress on the mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1005
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Jun 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Boeing Delta II rocket is seen from under the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test
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Aug 21, 2018

Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test

A swing test of the Orion crew access arm is in progress on the mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test
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Aug 21, 2018

Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test

A swing test of the Orion crew access arm, topmost umbilical, is in progress on the mobile launcher at NASA's...

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NASA image: Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test
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Aug 21, 2018

Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test

A swing test of the Orion crew access arm, top right, begins on the mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test
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Aug 21, 2018

Mobile Launch Crew Access Arm Swing Test

A swing test of the Orion crew access arm, top right, is in progress on the mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1548
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Jul 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Boeing Delta II second...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A new NASA helicopter circles space shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39A prior to launch on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5549
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The towering 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket moves away from the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5546
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The towering 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket rides aboard a crawler-transporter as it exits the...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage of a Delta II rocket is positioned above a first stage at the top of the launch tower on Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Next, it will be mated to the first stage in preparation for the launch of the Mars Exploration Rover-1 (MER-B) on June 25. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans are not yet able to go. The launch of MER-2 (MER-A) is tentatively set for June 8.
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May 29, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage of a Delta II rocket is positioned above a first stage at the top of the launch tower on Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Next, it will be mated to the first stage in preparation for the launch of the Mars Exploration Rover-1 (MER-B) on June 25. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans are not yet able to go. The launch of MER-2 (MER-A) is tentatively set for June 8.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is raised off the transporter for its lift up the launch tower on Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It will be mated to the first stage in preparation for the launch of the Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-A). The MER Mission consists of two identical rovers designed to cover roughly 110 yards each Martian day over various terrain. Each rover will carry five scientific instruments that will allow it to search for evidence of liquid water that may have been present in the planet’s past. Identical to each other, the rovers will land at different regions of Mars. Launch date for this first of NASA’s two Mars Exploration Rover missions is scheduled June 5.
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Apr 28, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is raised off the transporter for its lift up the launch tower on Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It will be mated to the first stage in preparation for the launch of the Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-A). The MER Mission consists of two identical rovers designed to cover roughly 110 yards each Martian day over various terrain. Each rover will carry five scientific instruments that will allow it to search for evidence of liquid water that may have been present in the planet’s past. Identical to each other, the rovers will land at different regions of Mars. Launch date for this first of NASA’s two Mars Exploration Rover missions is scheduled June 5.

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Oct 5, 1976

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the shuttle service and access tower SSAT, left, is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2695
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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour stands tall and proud on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2749
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Space shuttle Endeavour is silhouetted against the dawn pink sky on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2752
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Sunlight spotlights space shuttle Endeavour poised on Launch Pad 39B 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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage of a Delta II rocket is positioned above a first stage at the top of...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is raised off the transporter for its lift up...

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