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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-2014-2009
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Apr 4, 2014

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

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Heat Shield Installation
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Jun 27, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Heat Shield Installation

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Wednesday, June...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi053
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Jul 19, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A technician performs final testing on Starshine 3 at the Naval Research Laboratory in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1270
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis’s solid rocket boosters trail brilliant flames that light up...

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NASA image: Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection
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Dec 20, 2023

Artemis II Booster Grain Inspection

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems, based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, perform propellant...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1679
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Aug 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help install the nose cap on the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4036
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove portions of the...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation
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Jul 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Arrival of the ULA Delta IV Heavy Common Booster Cores for the P
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Jul 26, 2017

Arrival of the ULA Delta IV Heavy Common Booster Cores for the P

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Mariner docks at Port Canaveral in Florida carrying two of the three Delta IV Heavy...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1838
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Aug 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - News broadcasters are on camera at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0244
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Feb 3, 2001

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The lid is off the shipping container with the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Donatello inside. It sits on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1430
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Feb 24, 2014

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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-01pp0247
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Feb 3, 2001

KSC-01pp0247

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers help guide the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Donatello as it...

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NASA image: GRC-2024-C-03426
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Apr 8, 2024

GRC-2024-C-03426

GRC Center Director Jimmy Kenyon, Senator Sherrod Brown and Administrator Bill Nelson view the eclipse together on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4031
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Jul 11, 2009

KSC-2009-4031

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO,...

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NASA image: ULA Delta IV Heavy Second Stage & Port Common Booster Core for t
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Aug 30, 2017

ULA Delta IV Heavy Second Stage & Port Common Booster Core for t

The United Launch Alliance Mariner arrives at Port Canaveral's Army Warf carrying the third Delta IV Heavy common...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3771
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Jun 8, 2010

KSC-2010-3771

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility, or RSPF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0525
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Apr 21, 2000

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STS-101 Mission Specialist Susan Helms smiles on her arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard the T-38 jet...

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Mar 24, 2017

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iss050e059529 (03/24/2017) --- Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) is seen performing...

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NASA image: Quiet Supersonic Dive Maneuver Seen from NASA F/A-18
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Nov 5, 2018

Quiet Supersonic Dive Maneuver Seen from NASA F/A-18

NASA test pilots perform the quiet supersonic dive maneuver off the coast of Galveston, Texas to create a quieter...

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NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Candidates with NASA Senior Leadership
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Oct 18, 2023

2021 Astronaut Candidates with NASA Senior Leadership

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, second from left, Bob Cabana, NASA associate administrator, and NASA...

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NASA image: Quiet Supersonic Dive Maneuver Seen from NASA F/A-18
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Nov 5, 2018

Quiet Supersonic Dive Maneuver Seen from NASA F/A-18

NASA test pilots perform the quiet supersonic dive maneuver off the coast of Galveston, Texas to create a quieter...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E7: On Station
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Mar 11, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E7: On Station

jsc2019m001200 - With the experiment’s journey complete, Elaine Horn-Ranney Ph.D. and Parastoo Khoshaklagh Ph.D. now...

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NASA image: View of Mastracchio during STS-118 EVA 1
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Aug 11, 2007

View of Mastracchio during STS-118 EVA 1

S118-E-06134 (11 Aug. 2007) --- Astronauts Rick Mastracchio and Canadian Space Agency's Dave Williams (out of...

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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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