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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-2009-1828
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Feb 24, 2009

KSC-2009-1828

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-O and Delta IV second...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2515
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Apr 2, 2009

KSC-2009-2515

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 crew members conduct equipment and procedure familiarization on parts of the payload...

KSC
NASA image: Tharsis Volcanics
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Aug 27, 2018

Tharsis Volcanics

The Tharsis region contains both large volcanoes and extensive lava plains. Most of the channel features in this...

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NASA image: SPX-8 SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Grappled by SSRMS
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Apr 10, 2016

SPX-8 SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Grappled by SSRMS

iss047e050978 (4/10/2016) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo spaceship is grappled by the International Space Station’s...

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NASA image: Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC
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Sep 30, 2020

Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC

A new Airbus H135 (T3) helicopter arrives at the Launch and Landing Facility runway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4044
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Dec 16, 2008

KSC-08pd4044

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The GOES-O/Delta IV second stage is being mated to the first stage in the Horizontal...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0796
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Jun 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker controls the rotation of the U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0965
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The truck transporting Columbus, the European Space Agency's research laboratory, moves...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2775
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Apr 18, 2009

KSC-2009-2775

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The payload canister with the Hubble Space Telescope equipment leaves the Vertical...

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NASA image: International Space Station Commercial Opportunities
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Jun 7, 2019

International Space Station Commercial Opportunities

The Nasdaq MarketSite tower displays a congratulatory message to NASA as the agency announces a five-part plan to...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4040
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Dec 16, 2008

KSC-08pd4040

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The GOES-O/Delta IV second stage is being mated to the first stage in the Horizontal...

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NASA image: International Space Station Commercial Opportunities
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Jun 7, 2019

International Space Station Commercial Opportunities

NASA Chief Financial Officer Jeff DeWit gives remarks during a briefing where NASA announced the agency’s five-part...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1877
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Feb 25, 2009

KSC-2009-1877

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers begin detaching the...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival - Move to High Bay
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival - Move to High Bay

Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane is lifted and moved by crane inside the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2524
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Apr 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3044
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May 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3044

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125...

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NASA image: Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)
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Oct 27, 2020

Helicopter Heritage Flight (Huey and H-135)

On Oct. 27, 2020, in front of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Bell Huey 2...

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NASA image: Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC
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Sep 30, 2020

Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC

A new Airbus H135 (T3) helicopter arrives at the Launch and Landing Facility runway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC
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Sep 30, 2020

Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC

The three Bell Huey 2 helicopters utilized by Kennedy Space Center’s Flight Operations team for security purposes...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0959
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, a crane lifts Columbus, the European Space Agency's...

KSC
NASA image: Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC
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Sep 30, 2020

Arrival of New NASA(Airbus H135) Helicopters at KSC

The three Bell Huey 2 helicopters utilized by Kennedy Space Center’s Flight Operations team for security purposes...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2536
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Apr 3, 2009

KSC-2009-2536

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the landing area on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2708
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Apr 16, 2009

KSC-2009-2708

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd-0976
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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station program manager for the European Space...

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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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