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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-2010-1110
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1110

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the walls of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-3172
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May 6, 2010

KSC-2010-3172

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a boom lift delivers...

KSC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6794
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6794

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Concrete is poured into the trenches that will provide the foundation for the walls of the...

KSC
NASA image: Rhodium Science Chambers
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Aug 7, 2024

Rhodium Science Chambers

NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps works to transfer Rhodium science chambers to an ambient locker location. Swinburne...

JSC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Astronaut Stephen Bowen speaks during the award ceremony. NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6795
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6795

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Concrete covers the insulation in the walls for the Propellants North Administrative and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1109
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1109

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers guide one of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1115
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1115

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is enlisted to lift...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6799
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6799

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Construction of the walls for the Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance Facility...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1118
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1118

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Launch Complex 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a row of walls is erected as...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1064
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Jul 28, 2000

KSC-00pp1064

Part of the P-1 truss is seen as it rests in a workstand in the Operations and Checkout Building. Scheduled to fly...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1034
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC-00pp1034

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1972

Skylab

This wide-angle view depicts the Orbital Workshop (OWS) wardroom/galley located in the lower level of the OWS. The...

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NASA image: XB-70A during take-off
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Aug 17, 1965

XB-70A during take-off

Viewed from the front the #1 XB-70A (62-0001) is shown climbing out during take-off. Most flights were scheduled...

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NASA image: iss071e439623
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Aug 7, 2024

iss071e439623

iss071e439623 (Aug. 7, 2024) -- Rhodium science chambers are pictured prior to storage in an ambient locker location...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2552
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Dec 9, 2004

KSC-04pd-2552

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dave Reed, a project engineer with the Bionetics Corporation, discusses the various...

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NASA image: iss066e135088
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Feb 3, 2022

iss066e135088

iss066e135088 (2/3/2022) --- A view of the deployed Light-1 CubeSat. The Light-1 CubeSat focuses on the detection of...

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NASA image: Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving
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Oct 23, 2018

Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving

Guest speaker Robin Thomas discusses energy resilience and the Ascension Island wind turbine generator project...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2276
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Aug 4, 2008

KSC-08pd2276

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crane lifts the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1065
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Jul 28, 2000

KSC-00pp1065

The length of the P-1 truss is seen as it rests in a workstand in the Operations and Checkout Building. Scheduled to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2271
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Aug 4, 2008

KSC-08pd2271

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Fine Guidance Sensor, or FGS, is offloaded from the truck at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1045
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Jul 27, 2000

KSC-00pp1045

Workers oversee the placement of the P-1 truss, a component of the International Space Station, onto the bed of a...

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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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