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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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Oct 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fairing (on the left) for the Swift-Delta launch is lifted up the outside of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2068
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Oct 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fairing for the Swift-Delta launch is raised to a vertical position at pad 17-A,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2061
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Oct 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, one Solid Rocket Booster is ready in the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2062
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Oct 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, two Solid Rocket Boosters are ready in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2057
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Oct 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Solid Rocket Booster for the Swift-Delta launch arrives at Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0584
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Mar 21, 2001

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker checks the wiring for a camera attached to the second...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0583
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Mar 21, 2001

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker adjusts a bracket around the camera he is attaching...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0582
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Mar 21, 2001

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker attaches a camera to the second stage of the Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2066
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Oct 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fairing for the Swift-Delta launch arrives at pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2067
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Oct 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fairing for the Swift-Delta launch is lifted off its transporter at pad 17-A, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0580
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Mar 21, 2001

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker prepares the site before attaching a camera to the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0581
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Mar 21, 2001

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker prepares the site before attaching a camera to the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2063
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Oct 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, technicians on the ground hold guide...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0581
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Mar 21, 2001

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker prepares the site before attaching a camera to the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2065
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Oct 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, three Solid Rocket Boosters are moved...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00041
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Jun 3, 2008

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A two-stage Delta II rocket is set to carry NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope to space -- beginning...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0585
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Mar 28, 2001

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A worker (right) at Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, looks at the camera recently attached to the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0585
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Mar 28, 2001

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A worker (right) at Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, looks at the camera recently attached to the...

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NASA image: GRO lifted from payload bay by the RMS
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Nov 24, 1999

GRO lifted from payload bay by the RMS

STS037-03-033 (7 April 1991) --- The Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) is held above Atlantis' cargo bay, backdropped...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2058
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Oct 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Solid Rocket Booster for the Swift-Delta launch is lifted off its transporter on Pad...

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NASA image: STP-H8-GARI-2
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Apr 26, 2022

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jsc2022e031222 (4/26/2022) --- A preflight view of the assembled GARI instrument is shown prior to delivery to the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0584
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Mar 21, 2001

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker checks the wiring for a camera attached to the second...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2073
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Oct 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fairing for the Swift-Delta launch reaches the top of the mobile service tower on...

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NASA image: STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, liftoff from KSC LC Pad
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Apr 5, 1991

STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, liftoff from KSC LC Pad

STS037-S-009 (5 April 1991) --- A 35mm low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on its way to a busy five-day...

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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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