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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the solar array panel...

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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Viewed across the Indian River Lagoon, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket carrying NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2812
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Apr 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare to install the solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3779
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire signals liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or...

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Apr 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At the Vertical Integration Facility on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3791
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Like a Roman candle, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3744
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Jun 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers accompany NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2814
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Apr 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3743
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Jun 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, NASA's Lunar...

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Apr 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At the Vertical Integration Facility on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2811
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Apr 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians move the solar array panel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3776
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Viewed across the Indian River Lagoon, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket carrying NASA's Lunar...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) is mated to the upper stage of the Boeing Delta...

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NASA image: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

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Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: NSS Vibe Test at the EEL Lab
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Mar 12, 2020

NSS Vibe Test at the EEL Lab

Researchers at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley complete a successful vibration test of...

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NASA image: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

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Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

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Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: Farside Seismic Suite Prepared for Testing in JPL Clean Room
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May 29, 2024

Farside Seismic Suite Prepared for Testing in JPL Clean Room

In a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California in March 2024, engineers and technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1596
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Feb 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, spacecraft completes its journey to NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1641
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Feb 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians inspect the solar arrays for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, at the...

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Feb 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians begin checkout and processing of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1644
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Feb 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician inspects the solar arrays for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1630
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Feb 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians guide NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, onto a work stand in the high...

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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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