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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: VEG-03
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Oct 6, 2021

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Inside the Microbiology Lab at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 6, 2021, microbiologists work with...

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NASA image: KSC-75PC-0372
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Aug 1, 1975

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in protective suits loaded the Symphonie-B spacecraft with propellants in the...

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NASA image: Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 5, 2014

Earth Science Applications Showcase

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden poses for a selfie after a quick rap performance by some young professionals...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2555
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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1472
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, takes off from the runway at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Arrival
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Mar 25, 2020

Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Arrival

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft, carrying the Orion spacecraft, lands at the Launch and Landing Facility runway at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4035
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Dec 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At SPACEHAB in Titusville, Fla., a STS-127 crew member looks at the Integrated Cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2691
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Jun 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, crawler track panels have been...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2) Trek from Pad 39B to VAB
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Mar 21, 2017

Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2) Trek from Pad 39B to VAB

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) moves slowly along the crawlerway on its way back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2126
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Oct 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During an installation demonstration the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2376
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May 16, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, removal of the crawler track...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2516
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Apr 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0363
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Feb 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the payload changeout room (PCR) on Launch Pad 39A monitors the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0128
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Jan 17, 2001

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The U.S. Lab Destiny moves out of Atlantis’ payload bay and into the Payload Changeout Room via the Payload Ground...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3622
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Sep 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crawler track panels have...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3796
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 crew...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

A JP Donovan construction worker makes preparations for lifting of the second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3797
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1264
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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early dawn, STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly is ready for takeoff from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 5, 2014

Earth Science Applications Showcase

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks with young professionals about their project during the annual DEVELOP...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4178
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Nov 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, construction workers continue...

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NASA image: Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Arrival, Offload, Transport to O&C
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Mar 25, 2020

Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Arrival, Offload, Transport to O&C

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft, carrying the Orion spacecraft, lands at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch and Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4032
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Dec 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

Preparations are underway to install the second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals on the 0-level deck of the...

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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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