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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: SKYLAB (SL)-4 - POST-FLIGHT (WASHINGTON, D.C.)
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Oct 1, 1974

SKYLAB (SL)-4 - POST-FLIGHT (WASHINGTON, D.C.)

S74-34046 (October 1974) --- Dr. James C. Fletcher, left, NASA Administrator, explains the formation of the...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In a clean-room environment containing the AIM spacecraft (background) at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1618
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Jun 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST, spacecraft atop the Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1640
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Jun 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke appears to grab at the Delta II rocket as it launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

Inside the clean-room "tent" of Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, technicians in bunny suits prepare...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, workers roll the AIM spacecraft into the "tent" where a partial...

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NASA image: Faint Traces of Dark Flows
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Jun 2, 2020

Faint Traces of Dark Flows

This image shows some faint traces of dark flows along the headwall of an impact crater. These are relics of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0945
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Apr 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-120 Mission Specialist Daniel Tani...

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NASA image: Van Allen Probes RBSP Mission Overview
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Nov 9, 2012

Van Allen Probes RBSP Mission Overview

The Van Allen Probes (formerly the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, RBSP) will explore the Van Allen Radiation Belts in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1422
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May 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers help maneuver the GLAST spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0703
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Mar 16, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1657
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Nov 7, 2000

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The STS-97 crew listens to a trainer explain use of the slidewire basket (right) for emergency egress from the Fixed...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1173
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Aug 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the KSC Press Site, Jerry Goudy (background), a technician with United Space...

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

During a "Powering Exploration Mission-1" ceremony in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay...

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NASA image: Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing
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Mar 16, 2007

Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL AIM Processing

In Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, workers get ready to attach the overhead crane to the AIM...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3371
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Jun 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour's STS-127 mission crew members greet the media after arriving at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0851
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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- The first solid rocket motor arrives at Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0617
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Mar 29, 2001

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KSC’s PAO videographer, Glenn Benson (left) listens to STS-100 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby explain use of the Canadian...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0693
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Mar 15, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- Inside the clean-room "tent" of Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0689
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Mar 15, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- In Building 1555 at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, workers lower the AIM...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1416
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May 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the GLAST spacecraft is lifted toward the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1137
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May 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST, spacecraft is moved out of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0791
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Neil Yorio, a Dynamac scientist(left), explains the function of the KSC Space Life...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

At North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the AIM spacecraft is prepared for its move to the clean room for...

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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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