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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-02pd0347
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Mar 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the S0 Integrated Truss Structure arrives at the launch pad...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1671
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the Spacehab module...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1582
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers check the placement of the external...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2720
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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker attaches...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2707
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Sep 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the open doors of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1325
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Jul 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker at the bottom of the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1576
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves into place above the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1581
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers maneuver an overhead crane lowering...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0766
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister carrying the Chandra X-ray Observatory nears...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0853
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May 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister waits to be...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1389
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Jul 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Just before sunrise the payload canister arrives at Launch Pad 39A. In the background...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1390
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Jul 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The payload canister is lifted up the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A. At...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1677
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Jul 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister is lifted toward the payload changeout room...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2321
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 AMS and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2320
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 AMS and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4983
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Oct 4, 2010

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2324
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 AMS and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2317
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 AMS and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2322
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 AMS and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2358
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Mar 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister containing the multi-purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2323
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 AMS and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2318
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 AMS and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2319
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 AMS and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2381
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Mar 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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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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