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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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A solid rocket booster is lifted up the mobile launch tower at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station. It will be mated...

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Jun 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2) checks the base...

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Jun 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers watch as the two...

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Jun 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers watch as the second...

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Jan 7, 1999

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A fourth and final Solid Rocket Booster arrives at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station to be mated with a Boeing...

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Jun 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft is enclosed by a container for its...

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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Comet Nucleus Tour...

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Jan 11, 1999

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Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility watch as the Stardust spacecraft is lowered before deploying...

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Jan 14, 1999

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Workers at the top of the tower at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, watch as the second stage of a Boeing Delta...

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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Comet...

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Jan 14, 1999

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The second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket begins its move up the tower at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station,...

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Jan 11, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers raise the Stardust spacecraft from its workstand to move it to...

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Jun 6, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers finish donning SCAPE suits for the fueling of the Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR)...

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Jun 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Comet Nucleus Tour...

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Jan 7, 1999

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A fourth and final Solid Rocket Booster, to be mated with a Boeing Delta II rocket, starts its lift up the tower at...

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Jan 7, 1999

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A Boeing Delta II rocket sits on Launch Pad 17A (left), Cape Canaveral Air Station, before mating with its final...

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Jun 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers gather around the Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft as it is lowered...

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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the installation of the solar...

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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 lift a solar panel...

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Jun 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), workers at right prepare...

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NASA image: What's Up: December 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2025

What's Up: December 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2025? The 3I/ATLAS comet makes its closest approach to Earth, the...

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NASA image: Venus - Volcano in Parga Chasma
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Mar 7, 1996

Venus - Volcano in Parga Chasma

This comet-like tail, trending northeast from the volcanic structure, is a relatively radar-bright deposit. The...

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Dec 8, 2017

Modeled Image of ISON

In this modeled image of ISON, the coma has been subtracted, leaving behind the nucleus. Credit: NASA, ESA, the...

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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The setting sun casts purple and pink shades in the sky as the launch tower on pad...

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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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