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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-2011-1896
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1896

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Solid Rocket Booster Disassembly Facility at Hangar AF on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0894
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May 19, 2006

KSC-06pd0894

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From high bay 3 of NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Discovery begins...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1110
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Aug 13, 2000

KSC-00pp1110

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis - is...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

The test version of the Orion crew module is transported to the USS San Diego at Naval Base San Diego in California....

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for April 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020

Inside KSC! for April 17, 2020

A critical piece of hardware in support of NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission arrived at Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0866
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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery leaves the confines of NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building as...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1808
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Feb 24, 2011

KSC-2011-1808

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Chief Mate Jamie Harris is steering Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0972
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp0972

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crane lifts the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), the primary payload on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3655
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Nov 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X forward skirt is lifted from the transporter that delivered it to Astrotech in...

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NASA image: OCO-2 Booster Offload
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Mar 20, 2014

OCO-2 Booster Offload

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta first-stage booster for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1110
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Aug 13, 2000

KSC00pp1110

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the first time in Space Shuttle history, a fully stacked Shuttle - Atlantis - is...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

The test version of the Orion crew module is transported into the well deck of the USS San Diego at Naval Base San...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1843
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Feb 26, 2011

KSC-2011-1843

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members in a skiff from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

Preparations are underway to transport the test version of the Orion crew module onto the USS San Diego at Naval...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0623
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Apr 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0623

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP), crawls toward Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3156
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Oct 15, 2008

KSC-08pd3156

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the canister with space shuttle Atlantis’ Hubble...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2063
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Jul 18, 2008

KSC-08pd2063

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the high bay of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1845
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Feb 26, 2011

KSC-2011-1845

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The left spent booster from space shuttle Discovery's final launch is seen floating on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1888
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1888

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Solid Rocket Booster Retrieval Ship Freedom Star towing a booster arrives to the dock at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1865
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Feb 25, 2011

KSC-2011-1865

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members from Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, have...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1931
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1931

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As daylight breaks, Walt Adams, a space shuttle solid rocket booster retrieval and dive...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

Preparations are underway to transport the test version of the Orion crew module onto the USS San Diego at Naval...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0863
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May 19, 2006

KSC-06pd0863

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Daylight streams through the open doors of NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building as Space...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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May 14, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut James S. Voss, Expedition Two flight engineer, works with a series of cables on the EXPRESS Rack in 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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