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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: Pad 39B Anniversary
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May 17, 2017

Pad 39B Anniversary

Launch Complex 39B current and past NASA and contractor workers gathered at pad B to mark the 50th anniversary of...

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NASA image: Pad 39B Anniversary
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May 17, 2017

Pad 39B Anniversary

Launch Complex 39B current and past NASA and contractor workers gathered at pad B to mark the 50th anniversary of...

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NASA image: Pad 39B Anniversary
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May 17, 2017

Pad 39B Anniversary

Launch Complex 39B current and past NASA and contractor workers gathered at pad B to mark the 50th anniversary of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1190
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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance workers who worked on the orbiter Discovery during process flow...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0378
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board listen to a worker in the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1190
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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance workers who worked on the orbiter Discovery during process flow...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion sits atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion is buttoned up as it sits atop a transport vehicle ready to depart from its home at the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

In the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), Mike Generale (background) talks to the media about the research...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

In the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), Charles J. Precourt, deputy manager of NASA's International Space...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

A close-up view of Orion secured atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

A close-up view of Orion secured atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion sits atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion sits atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0356
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (right), chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion sits atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion is buttoned up as it sits atop a transport vehicle ready to depart from its home at the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion is buttoned up as it sits atop a transport vehicle ready to depart from its home at the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Secured atop a transport vehicle, Orion moves along the route to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) on...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion sits atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing
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Mar 28, 2017

Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing

Engineers and technicians completed verification and validation testing of several pneumatic systems inside and...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Secured atop a transport vehicle, Orion moves along the route to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) on...

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NASA image: Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing
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Mar 28, 2017

Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing

Engineers and technicians completed verification and validation testing of several pneumatic systems inside and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1491
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Oct 2, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter-1 (PMA-1) for the International Space Station is moved...

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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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