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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.

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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-00padig040
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a perfect on-time launch at 7:17 p.m. EDT, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps free of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc384
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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: KSC00pd1549
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect on-time launch at 7:17 p.m. EDT, Space Shuttle Discovery trails a blaze...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc312
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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 helps secure the Surface Water...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1340
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Sep 13, 2000

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During pre-pack and fit check on his launch and entry suit, STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy adjusts his helmet. Duffy...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0222
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Feb 9, 1999

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew become familiar with equipment in preparation...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0875
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This closeup shows the Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3) after transport to the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1333
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Sep 13, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has her new launch and entry suit adjusted...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0879
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Jul 6, 2000

KSC00pp0879

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

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NASA image: KSC00pp0293
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Mar 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, the Pressurized Mating Adapter-3...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1555
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam spread across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Artemis_II_Payload_Integration
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Aug 26, 2025

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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: 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: 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 lift the Surface Water...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1342
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Sep 13, 2000

KSC-00pp1342

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: GOES-U Encapsulation
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Jun 13, 2024

GOES-U Encapsulation

Technicians at the Astrotech Space Operations facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida connect NOAA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-00pd1549
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Oct 11, 2000

KSC-00pd1549

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect on-time launch at 7:17 p.m. EDT, Space Shuttle Discovery trails a blaze...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4847
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Aug 18, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base's Astrotech processing facility in California, a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1550
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from across the waters of Banana Creek, clouds of smoke and steam are...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal
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Jan 20, 2021

Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana gives a thumbs up inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1466
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Oct 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-92 crew paused to talk...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc309
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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: KSC-2009-6543
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Oct 18, 2009

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

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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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