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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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Oct 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, various components of the payload on mission...

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Mar 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, technicians check...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2502
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Apr 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts...

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NASA image: Kelly and Lawrence in Destiny Laboratory module during berthing of MPLM
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Aug 5, 2005

Kelly and Lawrence in Destiny Laboratory module during berthing of MPLM

ISS011-E-11515 (5 August 2005) --- On the early Friday morning agenda for Astronauts James M. Kelly, pilot, and...

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NASA image: ODS docking ring extension
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Dec 5, 1998

ODS docking ring extension

S88-E-5018 (12-05-98) --- This medium closeup electronic still camera (ESC) photograph shows Endeavour's docking...

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Feb 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members get a close look at the newly...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1945
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery is towed to the Orbiter Processing Facility from NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0032
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Jan 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the...

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NASA image: Zenith view of the ISS during departure of STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Mar 24, 2008

Zenith view of the ISS during departure of STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour

S123-E-009210 (24 March 2008) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1779
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Mar 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6280
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Nov 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' payload...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1942
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tow vehicle begins moving Discovery away from NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3478
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the...

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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3) sits in the payload bay of the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1084
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 39B, a technician in Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay performs a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8281
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Dec 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 1 MISSE 6 Relocation OPS
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Sep 2, 2009

STS-128 EVA 1 MISSE 6 Relocation OPS

S128-E-007230 (1 Sept. 2009) --- Astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20 flight engineer, participates in the STS-128...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4442
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Jun 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc373
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Mar 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia was transferred from Orbiter Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc893
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Aug 3, 1998

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Visitors watch processing of the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) for the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Love during EVA 1
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Feb 11, 2008

Love during EVA 1

S122-E-007853 (11 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Stanley Love, STS-122 mission specialist, participates in the first...

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Mar 6, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility on its way to the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1138
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May 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Orbiter Processing Facility help guide Discovery’s airlock into the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1941
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tow vehicle maneuvers Discovery on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing...

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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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