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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: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Prepares for Cleaning
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Oct 25, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Prepares for Cleaning

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans install wash probes into a liquid oxygen tank inside the...

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NASA image: NASA Rocket Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Oct 11, 2024

NASA Rocket Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Next Phase of Production

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move a liquid oxygen tank for its SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: NASA Rocket Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Oct 11, 2024

NASA Rocket Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Next Phase of Production

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move a liquid oxygen tank for its SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: NASA Rocket Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Oct 11, 2024

NASA Rocket Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Next Phase of Production

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move a liquid oxygen tank for its SLS (Space Launch System)...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Prepares for Cleaning
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Oct 25, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Prepares for Cleaning

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans install wash probes into a liquid oxygen tank inside the...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Rocket Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Next Phase of Production
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Oct 11, 2024

NASA Rocket Liquid Oxygen Tank Moves to Next Phase of Production

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move a liquid oxygen tank for its SLS (Space Launch System)...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1572
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05pd-1572

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad the day after the Shuttle’s launch on Return...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0517
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May 12, 1999

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At Launch Pad 39B, two holes caused by hail on Space Shuttle Discovery's external tank (ET) are visible. Left of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0707
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Apr 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Rotating Service Structure is rolled back at Launch Pad 39B revealing Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1571
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad the day after the Shuttle’s launch on Return...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0030
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Jan 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1569
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad the day after the Shuttle’s launch on Return...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0705
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Apr 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Rotating Service Structure is rolled back from around Space Shuttle Discovery at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0708
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Apr 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Rotating Service Structure is rolled back at Launch Pad 39B revealing Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0706
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Apr 13, 2005

KSC-05pd-0706

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Rotating Service Structure is rolled back at Launch Pad 39B revealing Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0704
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Apr 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Preparations are made to roll back the Rotating Service Structure from around Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0709
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Apr 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The xenon lights on Launch Pad 39B illuminate Space Shuttle Discovery following the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0572
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Feb 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls toward Bay 1 in the Vehicle Assembly Building. There...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 7, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

In its mated liftoff configuration of External Tank (ET) and Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB's), the Orbiter Enterprise...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00086
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Jul 15, 2009

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Endeavor's external tank falls away as the shuttle roars upward.Endeavour is set to start a 16-day mission that will...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2212
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Jul 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial view of the KSC Visitor Complex shows the Shuttle Plaza, with the full-size...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0573
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Feb 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls toward Bay 1 in the Vehicle Assembly Building. There...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0053
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center in the Launch Complex 39 Area, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0046
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank wends its way through the parking area at the Launch...

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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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