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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: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
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Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle, left, of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1323
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Sep 13, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pam Melroy is ready to take her turn driving the M-113, part of emergency egress training during...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1330
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Sep 13, 2000

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During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39A, the STS-92 crew poses for a group...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1714
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Nov 11, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle
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May 14, 1973

Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle

S73-26912 (14 May 1973) --- The unmanned Skylab 1/Saturn V space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1320
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Sep 13, 2000

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With Capt. George Hoggard, trainer with the KSC Fire Department, riding on top, Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1249
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Oct 6, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Unity connecting module, part of the International Space Station, is...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1813
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Dec 12, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1718
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Nov 12, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0592
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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-92 crew pose in front of the Integrated Truss Structure Z1, an element of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7482
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Oct 9, 2011

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In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Ball...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0595
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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew get a close look...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0914
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Being lowered into the payload bay of Discovery for a closer look at the payload are...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7478
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Oct 9, 2011

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In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Ball...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1321
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Sep 13, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan signals a successful driving lesson on the M-113 he is in. Capt....

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NASA image: Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle
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May 14, 1973

Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle

S73-26913 (14 May 1973) --- The unmanned Skylab 1/Saturn V space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0913
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, members of the STS-92 crew take part in Crew...

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NASA image: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
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Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle, left, of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc315
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Feb 26, 1998

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Members of the STS-90 crew participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7479
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Oct 9, 2011

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In a clean room inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Ball...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1482
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Oct 2, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The open doors of Space Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay show the two elements to be...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1713
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Nov 11, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0595
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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew get a close look...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1715
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Nov 11, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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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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