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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: KSC01pp0461
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Feb 26, 2001

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On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers maneuver the first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket into...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0491
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Mar 13, 2001

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Arrays of lights at left focus on solar array panels at right during illumination testing. The solar array is part...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1191
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Aug 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The final tasks to prepare the Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the...

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NASA image: NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit
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Apr 19, 2021

NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit

Senior leaders with Kennedy Space Center in Florida, familiarize newly appointed officials from NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0456
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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket backs into position to be lifted for erection on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3160
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The International Space Station Science and Technology Briefing was held in the Press Site...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0463
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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket is in vertical position in the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0457
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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket arrives on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0460
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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket is lifted into place in the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0460
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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket is lifted into place in the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0464
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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket is lifted vertically up the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0476
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Mar 9, 2001

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Shown in this closeup is the UHF antenna on the Mars Odyssey Orbiter. The antenna is undergoing testing in the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0416
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Feb 28, 2001

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A Delta 7925 rocket on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, is being erected for launch April 7, 2001....

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0486
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Mar 13, 2001

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A worker in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) checks an area of a solar array panel on the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0487
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Mar 13, 2001

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Workers examine parts of the opened solar array panels on the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter. The array will undergo...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0463
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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket is in vertical position in the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0485
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Mar 13, 2001

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A worker in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) checks the underside of the extended solar...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0489
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Mar 13, 2001

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Solar array panels on the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter undergo illumination testing in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: Big Sky and Greenhorn Elemental Comparison
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Dec 17, 2015

Big Sky and Greenhorn Elemental Comparison

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover examined both the "Greenhorn" and "Big Sky" targets with the rover's Alpha Particle...

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NASA image: Haulani Seen by VIR
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Jul 28, 2015

Haulani Seen by VIR

This image, from NASA Dawn visible and infrared mapping spectrometer VIR, highlights a bright region on Ceres known...

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NASA image: Sojourner APXS at Moe - Left Eye
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Jul 2, 1999

Sojourner APXS at Moe - Left Eye

The Sojourner rover's Alpha Proton X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) is shown deployed against the rock "Moe" on the...

NASA image: EMIT's Components Come Together at JPL
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May 2, 2022

EMIT's Components Come Together at JPL

Engineers and technicians at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California assemble components of the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Richard Arkin records data as the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS is used to analyze the toxic gases produced by active vents, called fumaroles, in the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica.  He is using the Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) that determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals.  The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.
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Mar 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Richard Arkin records data as the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS is used to analyze the toxic gases produced by active vents, called fumaroles, in the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica. He is using the Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) that determines the presence and concentration of various chemicals. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Richard Arkin records data as the hazardous gas detection system AVEMS is used to...

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NASA image: Iapetus' Equatorial Region
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Oct 9, 2007

Iapetus' Equatorial Region

Cassini made a close flyby of Saturn's moon Iapetus on Sept. 10, 2007, and the visual and infrared mapping...

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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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