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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: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3169
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May 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2708
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: STS-95 crew training - emergency egress training at bldg 9
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Jun 1, 1998

STS-95 crew training - emergency egress training at bldg 9

S98-07969 (5 June 1998) --- Crew trainer Adam Flagan (left) checks out STS-95 payload specialists Chiaki Naito-Mukai...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

Five NASA astronauts and one Canadian payload specialist composed the STS-52 crew. Pictured on the back row, left to...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate,...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc560
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Apr 4, 1997

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The STS-83 flight crew enjoys the traditional pre-liftoff breakfast in the crew quarters of the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3170
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May 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2682
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Apr 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2723
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2783
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0591
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Mar 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Universal Coolant Transporter (UCT), manufactured in Sharpes, Fla., drives past the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3173
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May 14, 2009

KSC-2009-3173

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

Thalia Patrinos, and Jason Townsend from NASA's Social Media Teamm monitor questions coming in from social media...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2508
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Apr 2, 2009

KSC-2009-2508

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 crew members conduct equipment and procedure familiarization on parts of the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc269
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Feb 5, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-90 Neurolab payload is lowered into its payload canister in KSC's Operations...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2681
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Apr 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2681

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks via satellite with NASA astronaut Stan Love from NASA’s Johnson Space...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers questions during an event where nine U.S. companies where named as...

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks with Dave Lavery, Program Executive for Solar System Exploration, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3834
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Jul 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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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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