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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-07pd1448
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sunset hues paint the smoke and sky as Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the sky...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Jul 3, 2004

Material Science

Astronaut Mike Fincke places droplets of honey onto the strings for the Fluid Merging Viscosity Measurement (FMVM)...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1788
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers put the finishing touches on new paint for the blades of a NASA UH-1H...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour as it leaps free of Launch Pad
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Aug 8, 2007

Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour as it leaps free of Launch Pad

Space Shuttle Endeavour paints the still-blue evening sky as it leaves Earth behind on its journey into space on...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1798
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At S.R. 3 a NASA helicopter returns to Patrick Air Force Base. The helicopter is one...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3584
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Oct 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the NASA Railroad Maintenance Crew poses alongside...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1790
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA UH-1H helicopter is prepared for transfer back to Patrick Air Force Base after...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1794
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The pilot of the NASA helicopter secures the rotary blade before the helicopter’s...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1790
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA UH-1H helicopter is prepared for transfer back to Patrick Air Force Base after...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Alan Bean
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May 30, 2018

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Alan Bean

Members of the news media assemble to cover a ceremony on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, during which a memorial wreath is...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1786
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers paint the blades of a NASA UH-1H helicopter, changing the black to a pattern...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0354
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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During opening ceremonies for the 40th anniversary celebration of American...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1793
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lands on S.R. 3 for transfer to Patrick Air Force Base. It is one of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2087
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Apr 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, modifications continue to Firing Room 3 in the...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Sits on Ramp
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Dec 12, 2023

NASA’s X-59 Sits on Ramp

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1510
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Feb 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, is on its way...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc115
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Jan 8, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. and his wife, Lois, stand...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1787
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers paint the blades of a NASA UH-1H helicopter, changing the black to a pattern...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3586
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3586

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the NASA Railroad and Transportation Management...

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NASA image: EM-1 Booster Prep, Left Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress
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Oct 30, 2016

EM-1 Booster Prep, Left Aft Skirt Work-In-Progress

Inside the Booster Fabrication Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the left hand aft skirt for the...

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NASA image: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) Imagery
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Feb 27, 2026

Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) Imagery

This photograph shows a newly repainted crane mounted inside NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility on Friday,...

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NASA image: Orion Pressure Vessel V Final Weld
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Jul 30, 2025

Orion Pressure Vessel V Final Weld

Lockheed Martin technicians at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, complete the final weld...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Freedom Star is berthed at the Turn Basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building. The ship has recently returned to KSC after refurbishment at Fort George Island, Fla., including new paint. Freedom Star is one of the solid rocket booster (SRB) retrieval ships built to recover the SRB casings released over the Atlantic Ocean after launch of a Space Shuttle. In addition to the SRBs, the ship recovers the drogue and main parachutes that slow the boosters’ speed before splashdown. Some of the retrieval equipment can be seen on the rear deck. The ships also tow the external tanks built at the Michoud Space Systems Assembly Facility near New Orleans to Port Canaveral, Fla. Freedom Star was brought to KSC today for a visit by NATO Parliamentarians.
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Nov 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Freedom Star is berthed at the Turn Basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building. The ship has recently returned to KSC after refurbishment at Fort George Island, Fla., including new paint. Freedom Star is one of the solid rocket booster (SRB) retrieval ships built to recover the SRB casings released over the Atlantic Ocean after launch of a Space Shuttle. In addition to the SRBs, the ship recovers the drogue and main parachutes that slow the boosters’ speed before splashdown. Some of the retrieval equipment can be seen on the rear deck. The ships also tow the external tanks built at the Michoud Space Systems Assembly Facility near New Orleans to Port Canaveral, Fla. Freedom Star was brought to KSC today for a visit by NATO Parliamentarians.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Freedom Star is berthed at the Turn Basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building. The ship has recently returned to KSC after refurbishment at Fort George Island, Fla., including new paint. Freedom Star is one of the solid rocket booster (SRB) retrieval ships built to recover the SRB casings released over the Atlantic Ocean after launch of a Space Shuttle. In addition to the SRBs, the ship recovers the drogue and main parachutes that slow the boosters’ speed before splashdown. Some of the retrieval equipment can be seen on the rear deck. The ships also tow the external tanks built at the Michoud Space Systems Assembly Facility near New Orleans to Port Canaveral, Fla. Freedom Star was brought to KSC today for a visit by NATO Parliamentarians.
Image
Nov 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Freedom Star is berthed at the Turn Basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building. The ship has recently returned to KSC after refurbishment at Fort George Island, Fla., including new paint. Freedom Star is one of the solid rocket booster (SRB) retrieval ships built to recover the SRB casings released over the Atlantic Ocean after launch of a Space Shuttle. In addition to the SRBs, the ship recovers the drogue and main parachutes that slow the boosters’ speed before splashdown. Some of the retrieval equipment can be seen on the rear deck. The ships also tow the external tanks built at the Michoud Space Systems Assembly Facility near New Orleans to Port Canaveral, Fla. Freedom Star was brought to KSC today for a visit by NATO Parliamentarians.

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Freedom Star is berthed at the Turn Basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building. The...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Freedom Star is berthed at the Turn Basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building. The...

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