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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-2012-3319
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA In Situ Resource Utilization Project Manager William Larson discusses the design and...

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NASA image: Landsat 8 Lunar Calibration
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Jul 11, 2014

Landsat 8 Lunar Calibration

Every full moon, Landsat 8 turns its back on Earth. As the satellite's orbit takes it to the nighttime side of the...

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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media representatives discuss the design and operation of the prototype rover Artemis Jr. for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3317
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA In Situ Resource Utilization Project Manager William Larson, back to camera, discusses...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3316
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA In Situ Resource Utilization Project Manager William Larson, back to rover, discusses...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3902
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Nov 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Carlos Calle, senior research scientist on the Electrodynamic Dust Shield for Dust...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0882
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Apr 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) satellite arrives at Kennedy Space Center. The...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0885
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Apr 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The container with the Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) satellite inside moves into...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0884
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Apr 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The container with the Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) satellite inside is backed...

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NASA image: NASA's COLDArm in Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Dec 20, 2023

NASA's COLDArm in Thermal Vacuum Testing

Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system for testing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0886
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Apr 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, an overhead crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0942
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Apr 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 place an antenna on...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0939
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Apr 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) is worked on in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0945
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Apr 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, workers check out parts of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0883
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Apr 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) satellite arrives at KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0887
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Apr 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, a covered Microwave...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0941
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Apr 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 secure the Microwave...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0944
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Apr 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the Microwave Anisotropy...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0940
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Apr 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 stand by while the...

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NASA image: RGM_4221
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4221

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1038
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May 29, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of a Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-01pd-1197
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Jun 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, oversee the fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1055
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May 31, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Solar panels on the Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) spacecraft begin deployment in...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1059
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May 31, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the fairing for the Microwave...

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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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