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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-05pd2314
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Oct 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0123
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Jan 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Matt Scott (upper right), with United Space...

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NASA image: Impactor Debris Scattered Within Mars' Mantle (Artist's Concept)
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Aug 28, 2025

Impactor Debris Scattered Within Mars' Mantle (Artist's Concept)

This not-to-scale artist's concept depicts a cutaway view of Mars' interior, revealing the crust, mantle, and core....

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0078
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Jan 7, 2005

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

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NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-7015
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Jan 21, 1986

ARC-1986-AC86-7015

4.17 million miles (2.59 million miles) Resolution : 40 km. (25mi.) P-29498C This false color, Voyager 2 composite...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1340
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Jul 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Genesis spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0002
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Jan 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a protective cover is being lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0119
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Jan 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Matt Scott (left), with United Space Alliance, and...

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NASA image: Tethys Eyes Saturn
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Jun 15, 2015

Tethys Eyes Saturn

The two large craters on Tethys, near the line where day fades to night, almost resemble two giant eyes observing...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pd2422
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The container holding the radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) is moved inside...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0114
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Jan 10, 2005

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JET PROPULSION LABORATORY, CALIF. - The impactor of the Deep Impact spacecraft, suspended by an overhead crane,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2370
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2402
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Nov 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., workers prepare a Solid...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0003
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Jan 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians lower a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0017
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Jan 3, 2005

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

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Nov 1, 2000

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This image is a color composite of the supernova remnant E0102-72: x-ray (blue), optical (green), and radio (red)....

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2323
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Oct 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL
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Aug 28, 2024

NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL

A mirror set to be installed inside the telescope for NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) is seen...

JPL
NASA image: HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1979

HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) inlet model installed in the test section of the 8- by 6-Foot...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2372
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2374
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1296
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Jul 16, 2001

KSC-01pp1296

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers help guide the crane moving...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1338
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Jul 19, 2001

KSC-01pp1338

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Genesis spacecraft, enclosed in its protective cover, is transported from the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2311
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Oct 7, 2005

KSC-05pd2311

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians from...

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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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