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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Outside the RTG storage facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a plexiglass...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6737
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Jul 14, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Department of Energy workers position mobile plexiglass radiation shields around the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3508
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three elements for...

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Apr 22, 1997

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An employee in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) sews thermal insulation material on the front heat...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3503
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the back shell, one of the first three elements for...

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May 11, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- The sunrise casts a haze over the Shuttle Landing Facility and the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3504
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the back shell, one of the first three elements for...

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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers begin to unload the first elements for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3510
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc728
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Apr 22, 1997

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An employee in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) sews thermal insulation material on the back cover...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3511
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load onto a transporter a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three...

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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load onto a transporter a container holding the back shell, one of the first three...

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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers begin to unload the first elements for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3509
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three elements for...

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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first three elements for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) arrive at NASA Kennedy...

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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the cruise stage, one of the first three elements for...

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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load onto a transporter a container holding the back shell, one of the first three...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3512
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers have loaded onto a transporter all three containers holding the first three elements...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3494
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first three elements for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) arrive at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

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The heat shield and back shell for the Mars 2020 rover are unboxed inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

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The heat shield and back shell for the Mars 2020 rover are unboxed inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing

The heat shield and back shell for the Mars 2020 rover are unboxed inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield and Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

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Mars 2020 Heat Shield and Backshell unboxing

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing

The heat shield and back shell for the Mars 2020 rover are unboxed inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing 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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