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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: Orbiter Boom Sensor System and TPS tiles on orbiter Discovery as seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Orbiter Boom Sensor System and TPS tiles on orbiter Discovery as seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6310 (3 August 2005) --- The Red Sea forms the backdrop for this view featuring a portion of thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1280
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Jun 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker is installing wiring in Discovery’s cargo...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier

The heat shield carrier for Orion’s Artemis IV mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1746
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees move equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF),...

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May 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Banks of lights dry tiles on orbiter Atlantis in the Orbiter Processing Facility....

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Apr 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, external tank...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1580
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The heat shield tiles that will be installed to the backshell of the Orion Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0635
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Apr 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers are...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0729
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Apr 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew member and JAXA astronaut Naoko Yamazaki
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Jan 12, 2010

STS-131 crew member and JAXA astronaut Naoko Yamazaki

JSC2010-E-008558 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki (foreground)...

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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-123 crew members inspect the thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1278
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Jun 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers are installing in Discovery’s cargo bay...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1594
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Jimmy Savastio, a United Space Alliance machinist at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Mar 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0390
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1742
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee unpacks and sorts equipment moved from the Thermal Protection System...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0601
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Apr 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, external tank...

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NASA image: President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center
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Apr 29, 2011

President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center

Terry White, United Space Alliance project lead for thermal protection systems, left, sakes hands with President...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A launch streak captures the liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments stands vertical on the pad at Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1788
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Sep 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV hangar at KSC, Kevin Harrington, manager of Softgoods Production, talks to...

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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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