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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-2011-7659
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Nov 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The payload fairing containing NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7662
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Nov 3, 2011

KSC-2011-7662

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex 41, the payload fairing containing NASA's Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical
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Aug 11, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical

On Aug. 11, 2022, teams at the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California use a crane to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7652
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Nov 2, 2011

KSC-2011-7652

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7661
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Nov 3, 2011

KSC-2011-7661

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The predawn light reveals the payload fairing containing NASA's Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Lift to KAMAG
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Mar 15, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Lift to KAMAG

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as a...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Encapsulation
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Jun 18, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Encapsulation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency’s Mars 2020...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Lift to KAMAG
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Mar 15, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Lift to KAMAG

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1085
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Jan 13, 2011

KSC-2011-1085

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Encapsulation
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Jun 18, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Encapsulation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency’s Mars 2020...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1094
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Jan 13, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the protective payload fairing that...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1547
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Sep 4, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- In the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), workers check the fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3831
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Nov 2, 2013

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

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NASA image: OA-7 Transport from PHSF to VIF at Pad 41
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Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Transport from PHSF to VIF at Pad 41

The Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module, enclosed in its payload fairing and secured on a KAMAG transporter,...

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NASA image: OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster
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Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster

The payload fairing containing the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is lifted by crane at the United...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3835
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Nov 2, 2013

KSC-2013-3835

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

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Lift to KAMAG
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Mar 15, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Lift to KAMAG

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians monitor the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1549
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Sep 4, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- At the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), the fairing is lowered over...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-074
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Sep 4, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - In the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), the Kodiak Star spacecraft is...

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NASA image: OA-7 Post-Encapsulation
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Mar 10, 2017

OA-7 Post-Encapsulation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orbital ATK Cygnus...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx ITAR Review for Media Day Setup
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Aug 19, 2016

OSIRIS-REx ITAR Review for Media Day Setup

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency’s Origins,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1088
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Jan 13, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3752
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Oct 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The payload fairing for the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution, or MAVEN, spacecraft...

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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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