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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-2011-4053
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May 26, 2011

KSC-2011-4053

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare to unload...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Alan Bean unloads ALSEP RTG fuel element
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Alan Bean unloads ALSEP RTG fuel element

AS12-46-6790 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot, is photographed at quadrant II of the...

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NASA image: First Apollo 11 Sample Return Containers - Unloading - Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) - MSC
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Jul 26, 1969

First Apollo 11 Sample Return Containers - Unloading - Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) - MSC

S69-40110 (25 July 1969) --- The first Apollo 11 sample return container, containing lunar surface material, is...

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NASA image: NASA’s Super Guppy Delivers SLS Rocket Test Hardware to Marshall
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Aug 10, 2022

NASA’s Super Guppy Delivers SLS Rocket Test Hardware to Marshall

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft arrived at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., with the Orion stage...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1917
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Near midnight, lights from the mate_demate device at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 7, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Pictured here is the forward docking port on the International Space Station's (ISS) Destiny Laboratory as seen by...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4018
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4018

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, has been unloaded at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0689
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at KSC, Expedition 5 member...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3508
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May 13, 2011

KSC-2011-3508

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4026
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Support equipment for NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is unloaded at a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0082
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Jan 17, 2000

KSC-00pp0082

The first of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center arrives at Port Canaveral. They were shipped by...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0207
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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This Super Guppy aircraft is parked on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission
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Aug 9, 2005

Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission

Space Shuttle Discovery landed safely at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in Calif. at...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0685
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at KSC, STS-111 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3503
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May 12, 2011

KSC-2011-3503

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the back shell, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4801
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Jun 22, 2011

KSC-2011-4801

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers prepare to unload NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rocket-powered descent stage...

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NASA image: Docking  of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft
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Oct 10, 2012

Docking of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft

ISS033-E-011170 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is berthed to the Earth-facing side of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4019
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Jul 27, 2012

KSC-2012-4019

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is inspected after unloading at the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 1, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Backdropped against the blackness of space and the Earth's horizon, the Mobile Remote Base System (MBS) is moved by...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
Image
Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0083
Image
Jan 17, 2000

KSC-00pp0083

One of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center arrives at Port Canaveral. They were shipped by barge...

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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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