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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: OA-7 Cargo Module Uncrating
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Jan 10, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Uncrating

Inside the high bay of the Space Station Processing Facility of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida engineers and...

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) moves along the crawlerway on its trek to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3259
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May 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, the Load Control Assembly-2 (LCA-2) is...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1732
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Nov 16, 1998

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This fish-eye view of the Unity connecting module reveals its immense size relative to the workers (below right)....

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

The American flag is in view as NASA's crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) with the mobile launcher (ML) atop slowly moves...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1612
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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- From their consoles in the Mission Director's Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, launch...

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NASA image: OA-7 Service Module Arrival
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Feb 1, 2017

OA-7 Service Module Arrival

The Orbital ATK OA-7 Cygnus spacecraft's service module arrives inside the Space Station Processing Facility of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3285
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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, the Load Control Assembly-2 (LCA-2) has been...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver talks with CEO and President of Orbital Sciences Corporation David Thompson,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2279
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Oct 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1610
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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- From their consoles in the Mission Director's Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, launch...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1523
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Nov 4, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-88 Mission Commander Robert D. Cabana (left) and Pilot Frederick W. "Rick"...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4794
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Aug 31, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5450
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Nov 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Public Affairs Officer Candrea Thomas, left,...

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NASA image: First Umbilical for ML2
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Nov 1, 2021

First Umbilical for ML2

The first umbilical – one of many swing arms that will provide power, communications, and propellants to a larger...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3529
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay doors are closed for launch....

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00036
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May 16, 2011

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The six-astronaut STS-134 flight crew dresses for launch in the historic suit-up room at Kennedy Space Center before...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1289
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Jun 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, lights on the Rotating Service Structure brighten the night as the...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal
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Feb 9, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal

John Posey, lead engineer for Dragon in NASA's Commercial Crew Program, monitors the countdown during a dress...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0492
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), marking a major...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: How We Keep Europa Clipper Super Clean
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Sep 9, 2024

Spacecraft Makers: How We Keep Europa Clipper Super Clean

A team of specialists in a field known as planetary protection has been working to keep NASA’s Europa Clipper...

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NASA image: 2025 Student Launch Challenge
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May 4, 2025

2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch
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Feb 13, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch

SpaceX-Vice President, Customer Operations and Integration, Jessica Jenson, center, speaks with Janet Petro,...

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NASA image: Research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in an F/A-18
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May 14, 2002

Research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in an F/A-18

Former NASA astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, seated in the cockpit of an F/A-18, is a research pilot at NASA's Dryden...

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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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