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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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Sep 13, 2000

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During pre-pack and fit check, STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy tests his launch and entry suit for comfort and ease...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1337
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Sep 13, 2000

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The “rookie” on the STS-92 mission, Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has her new launch and entry suit adjusted during...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: Artemis_II_Payload_Integration
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Aug 26, 2025

Artemis_II_Payload_Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1553
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam surround Space Shuttle Discovery as it lifts off from...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc310
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Feb 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter-3 (PMA-3), an element of the STS-92 mission scheduled...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician assists as a crane lowers the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc308
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Feb 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter-3 (PMA-3), an element of the STS-92 mission scheduled...

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NASA image: At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the nose of the Beluga aircraft
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Jun 2, 2003

At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the nose of the Beluga aircraft

At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the nose of the Beluga aircraft is open to offload its cargo, the Italian-built...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1337
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Sep 13, 2000

KSC00pp1337

The “rookie” on the STS-92 mission, Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has her new launch and entry suit adjusted during...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1332
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Sep 13, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao has his launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane lifts the Surface Water and Ocean...

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NASA image: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
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Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle of Stinger-Ghaffarian...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lower the Surface Water...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0881
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3) sits in the payload bay of the orbiter...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-18 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Jul 23, 2019

SpaceX CRS-18 What's On Board Science Briefing

Jason August, International Space Station Mission Evaluation Room manager, talks to NASA Social participants about...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0861
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Jun 29, 2000

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, both solid rocket boosters (SRBs) are shown on the mobile launcher platform...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload and Transport

The Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) is moved out of NASA's Super Guppy aircraft onto a special payload handler at the...

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NASA image: Artemis I ESA Logo Installation
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Feb 18, 2021

Artemis I ESA Logo Installation

Artemis I extends NASA and ESA’s (European Space Agency) strong international partnership beyond low-Earth orbit to...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0876
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility check the placement of cables on the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc381
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Mar 19, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and attached...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0882
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3) sits in the payload bay of the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0879
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, workers check the placement of the...

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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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