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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: Astronat Dale Gardner achieves hard dock with Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronat Dale Gardner achieves hard dock with Westar VI satellite

Astronat Dale A. Gardner achieves a hard dock with the previously spinning Westar VI satellite. Gardner uses a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1834
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The TDRS-J satellite arrives at the gantry on Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: GRACE Follow-On Moves Closer to Launch
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May 11, 2018

GRACE Follow-On Moves Closer to Launch

Technicians inspect the twin GRACE Follow-On satellites and their multi-satellite dispenser at the SpaceX facility...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1841
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas IIA launch vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1851
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Dec 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite launches...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1854
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Dec 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite clears...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1852
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Dec 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite launches...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1853
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Dec 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite launches...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 25, 1990

Launch Vehicles

The Atlas-Centaur, AC-68 vehicle, with the FLTSATCOM (F-8 Communication Satellite) aboard, on the Complex 36 at the...

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NASA image: 74P-126
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May 20, 1974

74P-126

A Titan III-C stands poised on Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for the launch of Application...

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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite is fully encapsulated and ready for transport to Launch Complex...

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NASA image: STS-43 TDRS-E during preflight processing at KSC's VPF
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Jun 13, 1991

STS-43 TDRS-E during preflight processing at KSC's VPF

STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E) undergoes preflight processing in the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom-IV (LEASAT) satellite from the flight deck window
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Apr 17, 1985

View of the Syncom-IV (LEASAT) satellite from the flight deck window

View of the Syncom-IV (LEASAT) satellite from the flight deck window taken by Astronaut S. David Griggs.

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NASA image: Goldstone Tracking the Echo Satelloon.
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Oct 27, 2016

Goldstone Tracking the Echo Satelloon.

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL’s past and present, commemorating the 80th...

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NASA image: KSC-74PC-0562
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Dec 18, 1974

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Prelaunch of Symphonie-A on Complex 17-B, a communications satellite for Franco-German...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1831
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A transporter carrying the encapsulated TDRS-J satellite makes its way to the exit. The...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1837
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite is lifted up the gantry on Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1839
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The encapsulated TDRS-J satellite is lowered toward the Atlas IIA launch vehicle on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1840
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The encapsulated TDRS-J satellite is mated with the Atlas IIA launch vehicle on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1836
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The TDRS-J satellite is lifted up the gantry on Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1832
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A transporter carrying the encapsulated TDRS-J satellite exits the Spacecraft Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1835
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite is prepared for lifting up the gantry on Launch Complex 36-A,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1838
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite nears the top of the gantry on Launch Complex 36-A, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1579
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The TDRS-J spacecraft, enclosed in a container, arrives at the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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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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