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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-2010-4673
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Sep 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0469
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Feb 23, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, astronaut rescue team leader Capt....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3912
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – During the third day of Orion Underway Recovery Test 4A, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle has...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4231
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lisa Colloredo, left, associate program manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, and Pam...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3888
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 4A....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4232
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lisa Colloredo, left, associate program manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, and Pam...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4672
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Sep 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6585
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Nov 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A fire and rescue truck is in place beside Runway 33 if needed to support the landing of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3498
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Nov 4, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The NOAA-N Prime spacecraft is offloaded from a C-5 aircraft after arrival at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 27, 2009

Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing / STS-129 Mission

PHOTO CREDIT: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A fire and rescue truck...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3933
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Sep 12, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, departs from Naval Base San Diego on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4675
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Sep 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3503
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Nov 4, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers move the NOAA-N Prime spacecraft into NASA's Hazardous Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3915
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during the third day of Underway...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Cody Kelly, deputy for national affairs in the Search and Rescue Office at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center is...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3887
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle has been lifted by stationary crane and lowered onto the USS...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3501
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Nov 4, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The NOAA-N Prime spacecraft is offloaded from the transporter at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4669
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Sep 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4670
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Sep 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 27, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2859
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the shortest day of the year, Discovery touches down at sunset on Runway 15 at NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3918
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of Underway Recovery Test 4A, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3885
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 4A....

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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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