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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-2011-3510
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4806
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load a container holding NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rocket-powered descent...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3500
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May 12, 2011

KSC-2011-3500

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2
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Jan 29, 2019

Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2

A heavy transport truck containing the Northrop Grumman-provided ascent test booster for the Orion Ascent Abort-2...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4010
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Jul 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A truck transporting NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, arrives at a...

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NASA image: jsc2019m000372_Preparing America for DeepSpace_Episode21_ Backbone of Lunar Exploration_MP4
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May 9, 2019

jsc2019m000372_Preparing America for DeepSpace_Episode21_ Backbone of Lunar Exploration_MP4

NASA’s Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) programs are continuing work on one of...

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NASA image: Dragon grapple
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Oct 10, 2012

Dragon grapple

ISS033-E-011151 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the International Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission
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Aug 9, 2005

Space Shuttle Discovery landed at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at 5:11 a.m., following the very successful 14-day STS-114 return to flight mission

Space Shuttle Discovery landed safely at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in Calif. at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4805
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load a container holding NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rocket-powered descent...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0082
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Jan 17, 2000

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The first of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center arrives at Port Canaveral. They were shipped by...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0203
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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This Super Guppy aircraft approaches landing at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1918
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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NASA image: Boeing & ULA's Atlas V Hardware LVA and Aeroskirt Arrives at CCA
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Nov 12, 2018

Boeing & ULA's Atlas V Hardware LVA and Aeroskirt Arrives at CCA

The Launch Vehicle Adapter (LVA) that will attach Boeing’s first Starliner spacecraft to the Atlas V launch vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc677
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Apr 21, 1997

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Workers begin unloading the Cassini orbiter from a U.S. Air Force C-17 air cargo plane after its arrival at KSC’s...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0691
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-111 and Expedition 5 crews pose on top of the M-113 armored personnel carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1641
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Nov 6, 2000

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After their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-97 crew pose for a photo on the parking area. Behind...

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NASA image: Dragon grapple
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Oct 10, 2012

Dragon grapple

ISS033-E-011146 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0692
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Gathered on top of the M-113 armored personnel carrier they practiced driving during...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4011
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Jul 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Morpheus lander, a vertical test bed vehicle, is unloaded at a building at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 5, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, the STS-111 mission was launched on June 5, 2002 at 5:22 pm EDT from...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1791
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Jul 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kennedy Space Center employees on the solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0686
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at KSC, STS-11 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0687
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at KSC, Expedition 5 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1911
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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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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