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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: ED07-0210-3
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Sep 13, 2007

ED07-0210-3

The instruments that make up the Ames Autonomous Module Scanner (AMS) that provided precise thermal-infrared imaging...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1001
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Jan 2, 2009

KSC-2009-1001

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane completes construction...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1972
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1972

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program is overseeing efforts to create a new...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1946
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1946

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 80-foot lightning mast...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0558
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May 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-93 stack of solid rocket boosters and external tank nears the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5849
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Dec 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians outfit space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank with approximately 89 strain...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4948
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Aug 31, 2009

KSC-2009-4948

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1945
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1945

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 80-foot lightning mast...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-6091
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Aug 3, 2011

KSC-2011-6091

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cleanup of Launch Pad 39B is in progress beside...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 27, 1998

Microgravity

NASA research Dr. Donald Frazier uses a blue laser shining through a quartz window into a special mix of chemicals...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2407
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May 6, 2014

KSC-2014-2407

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A construction worker completes the installation of an inner wall inside Firing Room 4 in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1002
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Jan 2, 2009

KSC-2009-1002

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, equipment surrounds the service...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5850
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5850

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians outfit space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank with approximately 89 strain...

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NASA image: Parazynski during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4
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Nov 3, 2007

Parazynski during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4

ISS016-E-009135 (3 Nov. 2007) --- While anchored to a foot restraint on the end of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1813
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Mar 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician prepares for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1814
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Mar 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare for the...

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NASA image: Ed Schneider gives a "thumbs-up" after his last flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Sep 19, 2000

Ed Schneider gives a "thumbs-up" after his last flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center

In a lighter mood, Ed Schneider gives a "thumbs-up" after his last flight at the Dryden Flight Research Center on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6088
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Aug 3, 2011

KSC-2011-6088

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cleanup of Launch Pad 39B is in progress beside...

KSC
NASA image: Parazynski during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4
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Nov 3, 2007

Parazynski during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4

ISS016-E-009184 (3 Nov. 2007) --- While anchored to a foot restraint on the end of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4988
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Oct 4, 2010

KSC-2010-4988

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this long range view shows the progress of the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0053
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Jan 6, 2001

KSC-01pp0053

Fully dressed in their launch and entry suits, STS-98 Mission Specialists Thomas Jones (left), Marsha Ivins and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1563
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Feb 12, 2009

KSC-2009-1563

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A lightning mast remains to be lifted atop the third and final lightning tower erected on...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0556
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May 18, 1999

KSC-99pp0556

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-93 stack of solid rocket boosters and external tank moves toward the Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: Parazynski during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4
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Nov 3, 2007

Parazynski during Expedition 16/STS-120 EVA 4

ISS016-E-008932 (3 Nov. 2007) --- While anchored to a foot restraint on the end of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

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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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