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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-07pd3007
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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane stops on the ramp to Launch Pad 39B. At the top of the pad can...

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NASA image: Studying Thunderstorms with NASA’s ER-2 Aircraft
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Aug 8, 2023

Studying Thunderstorms with NASA’s ER-2 Aircraft

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California collaborated with University of Bergen, Norway to...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4943
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Sep 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0892
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Jun 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, a specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft flies...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2559
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Dec 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket (center) undergoes a tanking test on Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4942
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Sep 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crews are dismantling the rotating service...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2303
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Aug 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The construction site is leveled for a new weather radar to be used by NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0884
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Jun 19, 2000

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Attached to the wing of a Cessna Citation aircraft are cloud physics probes that measure the size, shape and number...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1247
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Jul 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery (foreground) and Space Shuttle Atlantis (background) both...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1319
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Jun 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting in front of the open hatch into Discovery, which is in the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6163
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Aug 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the lightning protection system, consisting of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4944
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Sep 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crews are dismantling the rotating service...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft is seen from underneath a lightning tower at...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0884
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Jun 19, 2000

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Attached to the wing of a Cessna Citation aircraft are cloud physics probes that measure the size, shape and number...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4941
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Sep 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B
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Sep 15, 2022

Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing

Dr. Richard Blakeslee of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, speaks to members of social...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2558
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Dec 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket (center) undergoes a tanking test on Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4987
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Oct 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crews continue dismantling the rotating service...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0892
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Jun 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, a specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft flies...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4946
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Sep 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crews are dismantling the rotating service...

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Feb 19, 2021

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jsc2021e048047 (2/19/2021) --- Captain Hayden Richards (left) and Cadet Madison Yates (Right) with the flight unit...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2301
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Aug 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A new weather radar site is dedicated with a mock ground-breaking ceremony. At the podium is...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4945
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Sep 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch...

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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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