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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: KSC-05pd2409
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the New Horizons...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1557
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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shrouded with a protective cover, half of the payload fairing for the STEREO spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0982
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Apr 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, both Mars Exploration Rovers (MER) can be...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0981
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Apr 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, both Mars Exploration Rovers (MER) can be...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1561
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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1560
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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2669
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May 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1559
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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2651
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May 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2664
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May 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1558
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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shrouded with a protective cover, half of the payload fairing (far left) for the STEREO...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

This image illustrates major areas of emphasis of the Skylab Program. In an early effort to extend the use of Apollo...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This artist's concept is a cutaway illustration of the Skylab with the Command/Service Module being docked to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2653
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May 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2652
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May 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This image is an artist's concept of the Skylab in orbit. In an early effort to extend the use of Apollo for further...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1969

Skylab

This cutaway drawing illustrates major Skylab components in launch configuration on top of the Saturn V. In an early...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2662
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May 3, 2012

KSC-2012-2662

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1967

Skylab

This photograph is of a model of the Skylab with the Command/Service Module being docked. In an early effort to...

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NASA image: Mariner-C Spacecraft Model
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Jun 23, 1964

Mariner-C Spacecraft Model

A model of the Mariner-C spacecraft at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This illustration shows general characteristics of the Skylab with callouts of its major components. In an early...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2650
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May 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2666
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May 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This image is an artist's concept of the Skylab in orbit with callouts of its major components. In an early effort...

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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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