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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-08pd0932
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Apr 10, 2008

KSC-08pd0932

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A group of NASA and contractor workers from Kennedy Space Center and other NASA centers,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2782
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Apr 30, 2014

KSC-2014-2782

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, paramedics remove George Jacobs, NASA's deputy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1995
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-1995

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way at the 195-foot level of Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2019
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Mar 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way at the slidewire basket landing site...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 19, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins speaks with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team at Joint Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1996
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-1996

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way at the slidewire basket area of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2013
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2013

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way at the slidewire basket landing site...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2009
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an emergency exit, or Mode...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0930
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Apr 10, 2008

KSC-08pd0930

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A group of NASA and contractor workers from Kennedy Space Center and other NASA centers,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2769
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Apr 29, 2014

KSC-2014-2769

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a "volunteer patient" is carefully placed aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1998
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-1998

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way at the 195-foot level of Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5267
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Oct 1, 2009

KSC-2009-5267

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Mode II-IV exercise is underway at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)
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Dec 12, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (1ST EVA)

S72-55064 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan operates the Apollo Lunar Surface Drill during the first...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2000
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2000

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way at the slidewire basket area of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5260
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Oct 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Pad 39A slidewire basket landing site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ICESCAPE Mission
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Jul 3, 2010

ICESCAPE Mission

Benny Hopson from the Barrow (Alaska) Arctic Science Consortium drills a core sample from sea ice in the Chukchi Sea...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2761
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Apr 29, 2014

KSC-2014-2761

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Fire Rescue team member serves as a "volunteer...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2021
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2021

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way in M-113 armored personnel carriers...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0926
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Apr 9, 2008

KSC-08pd0926

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a group of NASA and contractor workers...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2772
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Apr 29, 2014

KSC-2014-2772

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, paramedics and Fire Rescue personnel move a...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Oct 12, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has developed a specially-designed nut, called the Quick-Connect Nut, for quick...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2760
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Apr 29, 2014

KSC-2014-2760

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Fire Rescue team member serves as a "volunteer...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2770
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Apr 29, 2014

KSC-2014-2770

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a "volunteer patient" is carefully placed aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2762
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Apr 29, 2014

KSC-2014-2762

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Fire Rescue team member serves as a "volunteer...

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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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