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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: MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:
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Jul 15, 2020

MSFC Director Jody Singer Reads Governor’s Proclamation Declaring July 17 as “Artemis Day:

Jody Singer, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, joins local government...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Program
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Sep 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Program

Ronnie Rigney (r), chief of the Propulsion Test Office in the Project Directorate at Stennis Space Center, stands...

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Sep 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Program

Ronnie Rigney (r), chief of the Propulsion Test Office in the Project Directorate at Stennis Space Center, stands...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2592
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May 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Workers prepare the base of the crew module transportation fixture for the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

Secured on a flatbed transporter in its shipping container, the ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2591
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May 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Workers prepare to assemble the crew module transportation fixture for the Orion boilerplate...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5491
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of two solid rocket boosters is transported to Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2590
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May 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Workers prepare the crew module transportation fixture for the Orion boilerplate test vehicle at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3332
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Oct 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour atop the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1816
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Feb 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, use a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1892
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the solid rocket boosters used during space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 launch is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5482
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker secures one of two solid rocket boosters to a mooring at Port Canaveral in Florida....

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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This side view taken from the upper level of the fixed service structure shows Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1809
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Chief Mate Jamie Harris is steering Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster...

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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A spent shuttle booster will be ushered through the shallow waters of the locks at Port...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1838
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, waits for crew members...

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Jul 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister on its transporter leaves the Vertical Processing Facility....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1890
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Solid Rocket Booster Retrieval Ship Freedom Star leaves the dock at Hangar AF at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1934
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members in a skiff from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1314
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way along the crawlerway from high bay 3 to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5476
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Liberty Star, one of NASA’s solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a spent booster from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1882
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Solid Rocket Booster Retrieval Ship Freedom Star, with a booster in tow, passes through...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1837
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, approach...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1858
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An expanse of ocean is seen on the horizon as Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket...

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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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