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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-07pd1079
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May 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians are inspecting...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1025
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Jul 10, 1997

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A Daimler-Benz Aerospace staff member inspects the heat shield of the Huygens probe after the shield was installed...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF
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Dec 7, 2018

ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Mariner cargo vessel arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Dec....

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: KSC - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) COMMAND SERVICE MODULE (CSM) - KSC
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Sep 8, 1974

KSC - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) COMMAND SERVICE MODULE (CSM) - KSC

S74-32049 (8 Sept. 1974) --- The Apollo Command Module for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission goes through...

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NASA image: STS-68 on Runway with 747 SCA/Columbia Ferry Flyby
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Oct 11, 1994

STS-68 on Runway with 747 SCA/Columbia Ferry Flyby

The space shuttle Endeavour receives a high-flying salute from its sister shuttle, Columbia, atop NASA's Shuttle...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1544
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Jul 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media tour the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) housing the Space Shuttle Discovery at...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur

JSC2003-E-59058 (13 October 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0927
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Apr 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, foam repairs on Atlantis' external tank include...

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NASA image: jsc2012e051521
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May 11, 2012

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At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the next trio of crewmembers bound for the International Space Station...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF
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Dec 7, 2018

ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF

The first stage of the rocket that will launch Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: W/V-Band Terrestrial Link Experiment (WTLE)
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Jan 20, 2016

W/V-Band Terrestrial Link Experiment (WTLE)

NASA Glenn researchers Jacki Houts, James Nessel and Michael Zemba perform a final inspection of the W/V-Band...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF
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Dec 7, 2018

ULA Atlas V Booster Arrival for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OF

The first stage of the rocket that will launch Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space...

KSC
NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

KSC
NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC
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Jun 15, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC

Twin rocket boosters for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) that will power Artemis missions to the Moon have arrived...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1545
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Jul 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson (second from right), NASA Vehicle Manager, briefs the media attending...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC
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Jun 15, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC

Twin rocket boosters for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) that will power Artemis missions to the Moon have arrived...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC
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Jun 15, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC

Twin rocket boosters for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) that will power Artemis missions to the Moon have arrived...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1490
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Nov 4, 1998

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STS-88 Pilot Frederick W. "Rick" Sturckow receives instruction on the operation of an M-113, an armored personnel...

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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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