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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: SRB Processing Facilities Media Event
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Mar 1, 2016

SRB Processing Facilities Media Event

Inside the Booster Fabrication Facility (BFF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jeff Cook, a thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1791
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A newly repainted NASA helicopter is transported to S.R. 3 for return to Patrick AFB....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5250
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The names of the pilots and flight engineers who have flown NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1795
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter is secured for transfer to Ransom Road at KSC. It is one of four...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1788
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers put the finishing touches on new paint for the blades of a NASA UH-1H...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service
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Jun 9, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), left, and NASA...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Sits on Ramp
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA’s X-59 Sits on Ramp

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1145
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of three osprey fledglings spreads its wings, anticipating flight. The nest is in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0353
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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Four space pioneers gather on stage with Rick Abramson, president of Delaware North...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1794
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The pilot of the NASA helicopter secures the rotary blade before the helicopter’s...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1791
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A newly repainted NASA helicopter is transported to S.R. 3 for return to Patrick AFB....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0116
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Jan 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On platforms suspended from the top of the 525-foot-high VAB, workers use rollers and...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0748
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Apr 7, 2001

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The rising sun paints the horizon pink as the Boeing Delta II rocket stands ready for launch after tower rollback....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1792
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter from Patrick Air Force Base is about to land on S.R. 3. It is one of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0766
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Apr 2, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The American flag and the NASA logo shine in the morning sun on the side of the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc116
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Jan 8, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Several Apollo program astronauts, along with their family members and friends, pause...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Jul 12, 2004

Material Science

Astronaut Mike Fincke places droplets of honey onto the strings for the Fluid Merging Viscosity Measurement (FMVM)...

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NASA image: SRB Processing Facilities Media Event
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Mar 1, 2016

SRB Processing Facilities Media Event

Members of the news media view forward booster segments (painted green) for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! forOct. 2, 2020
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Oct 2, 2020

Inside KSC! forOct. 2, 2020

NASA's "worm" logo is making an appearance for the agency's Artemis I mission. Teams with NASA's Exploration Ground...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1793
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lands on S.R. 3 for transfer to Patrick Air Force Base. It is one of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2066
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The setting sun paints the clouds over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida before the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1789
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers get ready to move a NASA UH-1H helicopter outside. They have been painting the...

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NASA image: APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - ARTIST CONCEPTS
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Jul 17, 1975

APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - ARTIST CONCEPTS

S75-28511 (July 1975) --- An artist?s concept depicting the American and Soviet spacecraft docked in Earth orbit...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3579
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Oct 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Phil Moore places a new NASA insignia on the side...

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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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