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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-03pd0900
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Mar 31, 2003

KSC-03pd0900

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of Columbia debris are beginning to fill one area of the Shuttle painted on the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1062
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Sep 11, 1998

KSC-98pc1062

Rollover of the orbiter Discovery from the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2 to the Vehicle Assembly Building draws...

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NASA image: EC89-0016-16
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Jan 19, 1989

EC89-0016-16

Overhead photograph of the AFTI F-16 painted in a non-standard gray finish, taken during a research flight in 1989....

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0978
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May 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The American flag on the side of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: ASTP - ARTIST CONCEPTS
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Jul 17, 1975

ASTP - ARTIST CONCEPTS

S75-28510 (July 1975) --- An artist?s concept depicting the Soviet ASTP Soyuz spacecraft in Earth orbit. The three...

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NASA image: LH2 Tank Construction Update
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Oct 1, 2021

LH2 Tank Construction Update

Seen here is a newly constructed liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage tank at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1077
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Sep 15, 1998

KSC-98pc1077

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery is mated with the external tank and solid rocket booster...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Art Exhibit
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Jul 19, 2009

Alan Bean Art Exhibit

Guest view works of art by NASA Apollo 12 Astronaut and Artist Alan Bean during the opening of the show "Alan Bean:...

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NASA image: Abstract Jupiter Atmosphere (Artist Concept)
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Mar 28, 2018

Abstract Jupiter Atmosphere (Artist Concept)

Citizen scientist Rick Lundh created this abstract Jovian artwork using data from the JunoCam imager onboard NASA's...

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NASA image: STP-H5-ICE Experiment Imagery
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Dec 26, 2017

STP-H5-ICE Experiment Imagery

iss054e004119 (Dec. 26, 2017) --- Space Test Program - Houston 5 - Innovative Coatings Experiment (STP-H5-ICE) with...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF
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Sep 8, 2016

Aft Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The left hand aft skirt for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is prepared for the move from the Hangar AF...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF
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Sep 8, 2016

Aft Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The left hand aft skirt for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is prepared for the move from the Hangar AF...

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Image
Dec 12, 2023

NASA Test Pilot Nils Larson Poses with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilot Nils Larson poses with the newly-painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades

The lounge area inside the astronaut crew quarters is where astronauts’ family members waited for their return upon...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Art Exhibit
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Jul 19, 2009

Alan Bean Art Exhibit

NASA Apollo 7 Astronaut Walt Cunningham, left, and NASA STS-125 Mission Specialist Michael Massimino talk with...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2602
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Apr 30, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC00pp1300
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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- While the morning sun paints the sky pale gold, the structures on Launch Pad 39A are...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1243
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Oct 22, 1999

KSC-99pp1243

KSC volunteers at Miracle City Mall, Titusville, help unload containers for Meals on Wheels delivery as part of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Hardware
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Jan 20, 2022

Artemis II Flight Hardware

The newly painted Orion heatshield for NASA’s Artemis II mission is secured on a stand inside the high bay of the...

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NASA image: Nyberg working with ACE in U.S. Laboratory
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Aug 18, 2013

Nyberg working with ACE in U.S. Laboratory

ISS036-E-035767 (18 Aug. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, works with new test...

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Image
Sep 8, 2016

Aft Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The left hand aft skirt for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket arrives at the Booster Fabrication Facility at...

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NASA image: Crew Quarters Modifications
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Mar 30, 2018

Crew Quarters Modifications

Modifications and upgrades are underway inside the Astronaut Crew Quarters in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF
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Sep 8, 2016

Aft Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The left hand aft skirt for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket arrives at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02PD-0352
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Feb 24, 2002

KSC-02PD-0352

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After opening ceremonies for the 40th anniversary celebration of American spaceflight,...

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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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