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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-98pc453
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Mar 31, 1998

KSC-98pc453

Members of the STS-90 crew participate in mock emergency egress activities during the Terminal Countdown...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1745
Image
Nov 21, 2000

KSC00pp1745

The STS-97 crew poses for a photo at the Shuttle Landing Facility after their arrival. Standing left to right are...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc470
Image
Apr 10, 1998

KSC-98pc470

STS-91 crew members participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test, or CEIT, in KSC's Orbiter Processing Facility...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc452
Image
Mar 31, 1998

KSC-98pc452

Members of the STS-90 crew participate in mock emergency egress activities during the Terminal Countdown...

KSC
NASA image: Starliner Astronauts Visit Kennedy Space Center
Image
Aug 9, 2018

Starliner Astronauts Visit Kennedy Space Center

From left, commercial crew astronauts Nicole Mann, Suni Williams, Josh Cassada, Chris Ferguson and Eric Boe visit...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2133
Image
Sep 9, 2006

KSC-06pd2133

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center, NASA and KSC officials turn from their computers to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0354
Image
Mar 2, 2005

KSC-05pd-0354

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach takes part in an End-to-End (ETE) Mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0355
Image
Mar 2, 2005

KSC-05pd-0355

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program managers, directors and engineers man the consoles in the Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0360
Image
Mar 2, 2005

KSC-05pd-0360

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program managers, directors and engineers work the consoles in the Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0357
Image
Mar 2, 2005

KSC-05pd-0357

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program managers, directors and engineers work the consoles in the Launch...

KSC
NASA image: SI - Environmental Contamination Removal at Launch Complex 34
Video
Jul 22, 2020

SI - Environmental Contamination Removal at Launch Complex 34

SI Environmental cleanup of contaminated ring on launch complex

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc156
Image
Jan 16, 1998

KSC-98pc156

Celebrating the official opening of the new International Space Station (ISS) Center at Kennedy Space Center are,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1641
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Feb 10, 2013

KSC-2013-1641

KSC-2013-1641 – VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Sunrise over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on the morning of the...

KSC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jan 31, 1971

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher von Braun, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Future Programs, uses binoculars to monitor data on...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0843
Image
Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01PP-0843

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Students from Ronald McNair Magnet School, Cocoa, Fla., enjoy the launch of Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0852
Image
Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01pp0852

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- State Education Commissioner Charlie Crist (center) talks to students from Ronald...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0763
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Apr 7, 2004

KSC-04pd0763

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Mint Director Henrietta Holsman Fore addresses the audience at a ceremony to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0851
Image
Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01pp0851

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Students from Ronald McNair Magnet School, Cocoa, Fla., applaud the successful launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-81pc-231
Image
Apr 17, 1981

KSC-81pc-231

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Vice President George H. W. Bush, on a tour of KSC and Space Shuttle launch...

KSC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, ET/SRB mating operations at KSC
Image
Jul 4, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, ET/SRB mating operations at KSC

S89-40392 (12 July 1989) --- Inside KSC's giant vehicle assembly building, Space Shuttle Columbia is mated to two...

JSC
NASA image: PREFLIGHT - STS-28/51J - KSC
Image
Sep 23, 1985

PREFLIGHT - STS-28/51J - KSC

S85-40820 (11 Sept 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis, scheduled to fly in early October on its first space...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0773
Image
Apr 7, 2004

KSC-04pd0773

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Florida Gov. Jeb Bush addresses the audience at a ceremony to launch the new Florida...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-72P-0535
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Dec 4, 1972

KSC-72P-0535

The Apollo 17 space vehicle towers over the astronauts it will launch to the moon on December 6, 1972 from KSC. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0665
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Mar 26, 2004

KSC-04pd0665

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The 525-foot-high Vehicle Assembly Building dominates the Launch Complex 39 Area. The major...

KSC
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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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