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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-08pd2000
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Jul 16, 2008

KSC-08pd2000

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A container with flight hardware for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble...

KSC
NASA image: SWOT Teamwork
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Jun 30, 2021

SWOT Teamwork

Some of the people who helped to load the hardware for the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite's...

JPL
NASA image: Middeck Locker MF71C Genara
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May 3, 2010

Middeck Locker MF71C Genara

jsc2010e090140 (5/3/2010) --- Preflight photo of Gravity Related Genes in Arabidopsis GENARA-A middeck payload...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00073
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Aug 19, 2010

KSC-10-S-00073

CEIT Prepares Crew, Hardware and Payload for Space. A mainstay of astronaut training, the Crew Equipment Interface...

KSC
NASA image: Extrusion
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May 20, 2021

Extrusion

jsc2022e083566 (5/20/2022) --- The MIT Space Exploration Initiative team tests an early Extrusion payload hardware...

JSC
NASA image: Middeck Locker MF71C Genara
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May 3, 2010

Middeck Locker MF71C Genara

jsc2010e090142 (5/3/2010) --- Preflight photo of Gravity Related Genes in Arabidopsis GENARA-A middeck payload...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2741
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Sep 20, 2008

KSC-08pd2741

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2738
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Sep 20, 2008

KSC-08pd2738

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2743
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Sep 20, 2008

KSC-08pd2743

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2740
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Sep 20, 2008

KSC-08pd2740

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2742
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Sep 20, 2008

KSC-08pd2742

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2739
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Sep 20, 2008

KSC-08pd2739

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3114
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Oct 13, 2008

KSC-08pd3114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3113
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Oct 13, 2008

KSC-08pd3113

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd3115
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Oct 13, 2008

KSC-08pd3115

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3297
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Oct 21, 2008

KSC-08pd3297

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3299
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Oct 21, 2008

KSC-08pd3299

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3294
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Oct 21, 2008

KSC-08pd3294

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is moved across the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3298
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Oct 21, 2008

KSC-08pd3298

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Long Resource Reel April 2020
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Apr 30, 2020

Space Launch System Long Resource Reel April 2020

This video includes animation and shows work being completed to build, assemble and test NASA's new heavy-lift...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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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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