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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-2010-4941
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Sep 30, 2010

KSC-2010-4941

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch...

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NASA image: Bill Parsons with Discovery Processing Team
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Aug 29, 2003

Bill Parsons with Discovery Processing Team

United Space Alliance workers explain tile installation around Discovery’s nose landing gear to Shuttle Program...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1299
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1299

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Progress is being made on construction of the new lightning towers on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 3, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

While anchored to a foot restraint on the end of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS), astronaut Scott Parazynski,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2090
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Apr 18, 2013

KSC-2013-2090

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work continues in Firing Room 2 in the Launch...

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NASA image: Wheelock during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4
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Nov 3, 2007

Wheelock during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4

ISS016-E-009198 (3 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut Doug Wheelock, STS-120 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3823
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Nov 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, equipment is on hand to continue...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0057
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Jan 6, 2001

KSC-01pp0057

During emergency egress training at the Launch Pad, Commander Ken Cockrell gets help adjusting his helmet. The crew...

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NASA image: Brushed Vein in 'Rona' on 'Vera Rubin Ridge'
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Feb 8, 2018

Brushed Vein in 'Rona' on 'Vera Rubin Ridge'

A mineral vein with bright and dark portions dominates this image of a Martian rock target called "Rona," which is...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016238
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Feb 14, 2024

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jsc2024e016238 (2/14/2024) --- Flame spreading over wire insulation in microgravity obtained by 10 s drop tower of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2591
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Jun 5, 2013

KSC-2013-2591

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, modifications to Firing Room 2 in the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2558
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Dec 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket (center) undergoes a tanking test on Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1544
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Jul 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media tour the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) housing the Space Shuttle Discovery at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2089
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Apr 18, 2013

KSC-2013-2089

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work continues in Firing Room 2 in the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2296
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Oct 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Carmen Prater, with United Space Alliance, cleans a screen on the flight deck of the...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

An unidentified researcher looks over the wiring connecting the Airbrorne Precipitation Radar (APR-2) during a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4987
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Oct 4, 2010

KSC-2010-4987

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crews continue dismantling the rotating service...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1384
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Feb 12, 2014

KSC-2014-1384

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Mobile Launcher, or ML, at the Mobile Launcher Park Site at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2085
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Apr 18, 2013

KSC-2013-2085

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, modifications continue to Firing Room 3 in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3861
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Dec 1, 2008

KSC-08pd3861

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the giant crane moves equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0054
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Jan 6, 2001

KSC-01pp0054

During emergency egress training at the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Mission Specialist Marsha...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2086
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Apr 18, 2013

KSC-2013-2086

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, modifications continue to Firing Room 3 in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2188
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Mar 28, 2013

KSC-2013-2188

At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an eaglet is returned to the area where he was found by Jim Lott, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4946
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Sep 30, 2010

KSC-2010-4946

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crews are dismantling the rotating service...

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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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