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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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Jan 29, 2001

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At a work bench in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, workers test the Thermal Emission Imaging...

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Jun 16, 2023

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The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Observatory inside the Space Environment Simulator (SES)...

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NASA image: JUICE Mission's RIME Transmitter Exits Thermal Chamber
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Sep 21, 2020

JUICE Mission's RIME Transmitter Exits Thermal Chamber

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory built and shipped the receiver, transmitter and electronics necessary to complete...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2192
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Aug 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-120 crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Inspecting...

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NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will...

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NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will...

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NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will...

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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, an employee from The Boeing Co., Huntington Beach,...

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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, employees from The Boeing Co., Huntington Beach,...

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NASA image: Orion CSM Load onto Guppy
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Nov 21, 2019

Orion CSM Load onto Guppy

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, wrapped up for shipping, arrives at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch and Landing Facility...

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Mar 13, 2001

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Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) get ready to conduct an illumination test on...

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Mar 9, 2001

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The 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter sits in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) while components...

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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Harrell Watts...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jake Senior, United Space Alliance technician, prepares the Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Dave Sanborn...

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NASA image: A Light Touch Required for NASA's Mars 2020 Rover
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Oct 30, 2019

A Light Touch Required for NASA's Mars 2020 Rover

An engineer working on NASA's Mars 2020 mission uses a solar intensity probe to measure and compare the amount of...

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NASA image: Orion CSM Load onto Guppy
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Nov 21, 2019

Orion CSM Load onto Guppy

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, wrapped up for shipping, arrives at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch and Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2032
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Mar 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- United Space Alliance technicians gear up for a pull test of shuttle Atlantis' thermal...

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NASA image: Orion CSM Load onto Guppy
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Nov 21, 2019

Orion CSM Load onto Guppy

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, wrapped up for shipping, arrives at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch and Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1078
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Mike Cote works on...

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NASA image: OCI Fiber Optic and Photonic Team Configure Fibers
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Jun 21, 2021

OCI Fiber Optic and Photonic Team Configure Fibers

Alejandro Rodriguez Perez and Joe Thomes, members of the fiber optic & photonic team, configure the Ocean Color...

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NASA image: Orion CSM Load onto Guppy
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Nov 21, 2019

Orion CSM Load onto Guppy

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, wrapped up for shipping, is moved into position for loading into the agency’s Super Guppy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2034
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Mar 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- United Space Alliance technicians perform a pull test on shuttle Atlantis' thermal...

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NASA image: Orion CSM Load onto Guppy
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Nov 21, 2019

Orion CSM Load onto Guppy

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, wrapped up for shipping, arrives at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch and Landing Facility...

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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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