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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: SQuARE archaeological investigation aboard the space station
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Jan 15, 2022

SQuARE archaeological investigation aboard the space station

iss066e114158 (Jan. 15, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron snaps pictures of a...

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NASA image: Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins
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May 17, 2021

Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins

Archeological ruins of the Elliot Plantation sugar factory are revealed through the oak hammock on NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4212
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Oct 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus took place in the Industrial Area at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0578
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- Lifting their shovels for the groundbreaking of the Operations Support Building II...

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NASA image: Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins
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May 17, 2021

Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins

Preservationist Dot Moore views the ruins of Elliot Plantation sugar factory during an excavation in 2008 on NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC Headquarters Building Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Oct 7, 2014

KSC Headquarters Building Groundbreaking Ceremony

Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus took place in the Industrial Area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6404
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a groundbreaking was held to mark the start of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0056
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Jan 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the crawler transporter used for moving...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0055
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Jan 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Standing in front of one of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s crawler transporters are Rick...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0053
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Jan 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the crawler transporter used for moving...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0057
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Jan 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the crawler transporter used for moving...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1295
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Nov 12, 1999

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Dirt flies during a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off Astrotech Space Operations' construction of a new satellite...

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NASA image: Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins
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May 17, 2021

Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins

Artifacts retrieved from the ruins of Elliot Plantation on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida show high-status...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6405
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a groundbreaking was held to mark the start of...

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NASA image: Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins
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May 17, 2021

Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins

Archeological ruins of Elliot Plantation are revealed through the oak hammock on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: NACA Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Jan 27, 1953

NACA Groundbreaking Ceremony

The NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station, had initially been subordinate to the Langley Memorial Aeronautical...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-065
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Feb 8, 2001

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At a groundbreaking ceremony, participants and guests toss their shovelfuls of dirt, signifying the start of...

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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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