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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: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight

A NASA SR-71 successfully completed its first flight 31 October 1997 as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin...

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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Commander Chris...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0276
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Feb 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas handle a piece of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1136
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Jan 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2249
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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4177
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Nov 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, construction workers continue...

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NASA image: Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Transport to O&C
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Mar 25, 2020

Orion Artemis I Crew and Service Module Return to Kennedy - Transport to O&C

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, protected in its shipping container, is loaded onto a transporter at the Launch and Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0661
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Mar 30, 2001

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Centered over the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane begins lowering the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1139
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Jan 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Mission...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight view from above
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) first flight view from above

A NASA SR-71 made its successful first flight Oct. 31 as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin Linear...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2611
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Jun 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers are removing the flame...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2378
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May 16, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a construction worker prepares a...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0655
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane is attached to the pallet holding the Canadian robotic...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2428
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Mar 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2559
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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2247
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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Commander Chris...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1467
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the pilot of the STS-124...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0054
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Jan 6, 2001

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During emergency egress training at the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Mission Specialist Marsha...

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NASA image: Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 5, 2014

Earth Science Applications Showcase

Michael Gao presents his project on Southeast Asian disasters during the annual DEVELOP Earth Science Application...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0168
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Jan 13, 2001

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STS-102 Commander James D. Wetherbee watches as Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards handles some of the equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3787
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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NASA image: Astronaut Terry Hart prepares to use IMAX camera
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Apr 15, 1985

Astronaut Terry Hart prepares to use IMAX camera

41C-05-180 (9 April 1984) --- Astronaut Terry J. Hart, 41-C mission specialist, holds a 70 pound IMAX camera in the...

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NASA image: Veg-03 J/K/L Prelaunch Prepartions for NG-13
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Jan 16, 2020

Veg-03 J/K/L Prelaunch Prepartions for NG-13

Emily Kennebeck, an intern at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, assembles plant pillows inside the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3538
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in his launch and entry suit, STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter heads across 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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