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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: 1001518
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Sep 1, 2010

1001518

DEVELOPMENT TESTING BEING CONDUCTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE MSFC DYNAMICS, LOADS, AND STRENGTH BRANCH (EV31) TO STUDY...

MSFC
NASA image: 1001519
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Sep 1, 2010

1001519

DEVELOPMENT TESTING BEING CONDUCTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE MSFC DYNAMICS, LOADS, AND STRENGTH BRANCH (EV31) TO STUDY...

MSFC
NASA image: 1001520
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Sep 1, 2010

1001520

DEVELOPMENT TESTING BEING CONDUCTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE MSFC DYNAMICS, LOADS, AND STRENGTH BRANCH (EV31) TO STUDY...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1965-A-33996
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Feb 17, 1965

ARC-1965-A-33996

30 calibabor Vertical Gun Range in horizontal loading position. Dr. William Quaide and Donald Gault of Ames...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Computed tomography (CT) images of resin-impregnated Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) specimens are assembled...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC00pp1164
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Aug 16, 2000

KSC00pp1164

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-106 payload within the SPACEHAB Module is shown after being loaded onto...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2629
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Sep 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2629

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0526
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0526

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left wing leading edge on Discovery is ready...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0540
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0540

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technicians Dave Fuller...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0528
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0528

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technicians Jim Burgess...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2631
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Sep 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2631

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers observe...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0536
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0536

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technicians Dave Fuller...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0535
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0535

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technicians Jim Burgess...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1163
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Aug 16, 2000

KSC00pp1163

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians facilitate the transfer the STS-106 payload to Atlantis on Launch Pad 39-B...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1164
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Aug 16, 2000

KSC-00pp1164

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-106 payload within the SPACEHAB Module is shown after being loaded onto...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0527
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0527

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the first Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panel is ready...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0539
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0539

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Jim Burgess...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0538
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0538

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Dave Fuller...

KSC
NASA image: Motocard Hardware
Image
Nov 19, 2013

Motocard Hardware

iss038e003689 (11/19/2013) --- A close-up view of the Motocard hardware. The Mechanisms of Sensory-Motor...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0532
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0532

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Danny Wyatt, NASA Quality Assurance specialist, and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2628
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Sep 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2628

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2632
Image
Sep 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2632

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the overhead...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2627
Image
Sep 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2627

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0534
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Mar 15, 2004

KSC-04pd0534

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, John Legere, NASA Quality Assurance specialist,...

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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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