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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: SpaceX CRS-29 Vertical at LC-39A
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Nov 8, 2023

SpaceX CRS-29 Vertical at LC-39A

In preparation for SpaceX’s 29th commercial resupply services launch to the International Space Station for NASA,...

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NASA image: X-31 Being Loaded into C-5 Cargo Plane
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May 22, 1995

X-31 Being Loaded into C-5 Cargo Plane

The X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator Aircraft, based at the NASA Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

The wedge-shaped X-33 was a sub-scale technology demonstration prototype of a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV). Through...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, arrived at the entrance to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4613
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Jun 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, the SV-1 cargo of the STSS...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7521
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Oct 23, 2011

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A truck brings the latest Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) Dragon capsule to Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4629
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Jul 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , technicians check...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7522
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Oct 23, 2011

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A truck carries the latest Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) Dragon capsule to Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1083
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Jul 22, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-85 Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr., addresses the news media at a briefing at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3660
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May 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, more equipment for the STSS...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus

The Advanced Electrical Bus (ALBus) mission is a technology demonstration of resettable Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

Technicians moved NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4615
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Jun 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, the flatbed truck with the SV-1...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

Technicians moved NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: ARC-1959-A-24953
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Mar 19, 1959

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Lockheed JF-104A (AF56-745A Tail No. 60745) Starfighter airplane piloted by Fred Drinkwater conducted flight testing...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

Technicians moved NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, into the entrance of Building 9 at the Astrotech...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1105
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Jul 23, 1997

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STS-85 Payload Specialist Bjarni V. Tryggvason poses in the white room at Launch Pad 39A with his ascent/reentry...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Move at Astrotech

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, secured for transport, arrived at the entrance to Building 9 at the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1118
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Jul 23, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-85 Mission Specialist Stephen K. Robinson (left) and Payload Specialist Bjarni V....

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1120
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Jul 23, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-85 Payload Commander N. Jan Davis (left) and Mission Specialist Robert L. Curbeam,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3662
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May 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, the shipping container with the STSS...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1104
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Jul 23, 1997

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STS-85 Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr., is assisted with his ascent/reentry flight suit by a white room crew member...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4611
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Jun 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft arrives at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1115
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Jul 23, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-85 Pilot Kent V. Rominger goes through countdown procedures on the flight deck...

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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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