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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-01PADIG-072
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Fog-enshrouded Space Shuttle Discovery dwarfs the workers on the ground as it crawls...

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NASA image: KSC01padig076
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, on its Mobile Launcher Platform, inches up the ramp to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3129
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May 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes A and B are secured to work stands in the Astrotech...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1453
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Sep 28, 2000

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A worker (left) in the Space Station Processing Facility explains use of the equipment in the foreground to STS-100...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-1969
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Dec 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers inside the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo oversee installation of a...

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NASA image: Crew portrait during 51-B mission
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May 2, 1985

Crew portrait during 51-B mission

51B-101-025 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- A new twist to the traditional on-orbit group portrait was added by the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0692
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Discovery’s payload bay doors are open to...

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NASA image: KSC01padig078
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, on its Mobile Launcher Platform, arrives at Launch Pad 39B....

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NASA image: STS-121 crewmembers leave the O&C Bldg. on their way to the launch pad
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 crewmembers leave the O&C Bldg. on their way to the launch pad

STS121-S-005 (4 July 2006) --- The STS-121 crewmembers, having donned their shuttle launch and entry suits, wave...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander and director of the Eastern Range, right, speaks with Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3863
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Jul 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket arrives at Launch Complex 41 at...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Alexander Moiseev, a research scientist at NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center, speaks during an event celebrating the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0299
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery nears the ramp to the top of Launch Pad 39B. The early morning...

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NASA image: KSC01padig075
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Discovery, on its Mobile Launcher Platform, nears Launch Pad 39B, fog...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-1968
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Dec 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility watch as a laboratory rack moves into...

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NASA image: KSC01padig069
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An early morning fog at Kennedy Space Center blurs the top of Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an event celebrating...

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NASA image: Shuttle Challenger landing on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission
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May 6, 1985

Shuttle Challenger landing on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission

51B-S-071 (6 May 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger lands on Runway 17 at Edwards Air Force Base to complete a...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0692
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Discovery’s payload bay doors are open to...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0115
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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo has...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4557
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4566
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1969
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Dec 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers inside the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo oversee installation of a...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 crew leaves Spacecraft Operations Building during countdown
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 crew leaves Spacecraft Operations Building during countdown

S69-25883 (3 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 crew leaves the Kennedy Space Center's Manned Spacecraft Operations...

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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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