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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: Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped
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May 3, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unwrapped

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft undergoes processing and servicing ahead of launch atop a work stand inside the Payload...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Visits Psyche at KSC
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May 19, 2022

NASA Deputy Administrator Visits Psyche at KSC

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy visits Kennedy Space Center in Florida and receives a briefing by team members...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Unboxing and Move to Stand
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May 2, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Unboxing and Move to Stand

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the agency’s Psyche...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration
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May 9, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration

A team working on NASA’s Psyche spacecraft transitioned it from a vertical to a horizontal test configuration during...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Visits Psyche at KSC
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May 19, 2022

NASA Deputy Administrator Visits Psyche at KSC

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy visits Kennedy Space Center in Florida and views the agency’s Psyche spacecraft...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration
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May 9, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Test Configuration

A team working on NASA’s Psyche spacecraft transitioned it from a vertical to horizontal test configuration during...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Visits Psyche at KSC
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May 19, 2022

NASA Deputy Administrator Visits Psyche at KSC

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy visits Kennedy Space Center in Florida and receives a briefing by team members...

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NASA image: Psyche Unboxed in PHSF
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May 2, 2022

Psyche Unboxed in PHSF

Psyche Unboxed in PHSF

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Arrival
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Apr 29, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Arrival

Preparations are underway to offload NASA’s Psyche spacecraft from the C-17 aircraft it arrived aboard at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing
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Jun 26, 2026

Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing

Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Arrival
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Apr 29, 2022

Psyche Spacecraft Arrival

Preparations are underway to offload NASA’s Psyche spacecraft from the C-17 aircraft it arrived aboard at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Psyche: One Year Until Launch
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Aug 24, 2021

Psyche: One Year Until Launch

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is captured here on August 18, 2021, in a clean room at the agency's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 9, 2003

Around Marshall

The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC), located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a laboratory for...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 29, 2002

Around Marshall

The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC), located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a laboratory for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2220
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Mar 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2215
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Mar 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians help guide the...

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Aug 9, 2006

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Hinode (Sunrise), formerly known as Solar-B before reaching orbit, was launched from the Uchinoura Space Center in...

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Aug 9, 2006

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Hinode (Sunrise), formerly known as Solar-B before reaching orbit, was launched from the Uchinoura Space Center in...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 7, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2222
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Mar 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the protective shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2217
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Mar 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-O satellite is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2219
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Mar 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians move the test...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2223
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Mar 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the solar arrays on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2213
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Mar 4, 2009

KSC-2009-2213

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-O satellite is...

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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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