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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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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Gene Peavler cuts the excess gap filler away from the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1096
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May 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment is delivered for installation of another NASA C-band radar at a radar site on...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2196
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Oct 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves a Thermal Protection...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1943
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery is towed along the tow-way from NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-130
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is suspended by an overhead crane in the mate_demate device at KSC’s...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 27, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040290 (27 March 2011) --- Moscow stretches out in all directions as seen from a commercial flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2594
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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Larry Tanner places a strip of gap filler on the tile...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0620
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Apr 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the waning twilight, the service structures on Launch Pad 39B (left) and the Mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0464
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Mar 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, technicians install...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2682
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly shod Crawler Transporter moves forward slowly as it begins its road test. The...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0173
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Jan 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility high bay, cranes lift the Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

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Expedition 12 Commander and International Space Station Science Officer, Bill McArthur waits onboard a helicopter...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1367
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Jun 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On June 6, progress is made in the erection of a C-band radar antenna at a radar site...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1946
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery nears bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility after being towed from NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1370
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Jun 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On June 13, the base for a C-band radar antenna (seen at left) can be seen under...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2200
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Oct 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at the Space Station Processing Facility perform a fit check of the Thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1949
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery is rolled into the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. Discovery was returned...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1951
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Enclosed by the work platforms, Discovery rests inside the Orbiter Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0104
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator Lab inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: Expedition_59_Inflight_Interview_with_Westwood_One_Radio_Network_2019_0607_1212704
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Jun 7, 2019

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES THE LEGACY OF THE APOLLO PROGRAM WITH WESTWOOD ONE RADIO Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0171
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Jan 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility high bay, the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1368
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Jun 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On June 8, further progress is made in the erection of a C-band radar antenna at a...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1844
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Dec 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 3 crew do a group handshake one day after their return to Earth from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1026
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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle program to flight is...

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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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