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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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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the shuttle training...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle sits atop a transporter following its arrival...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle is seen moments after being detached from the...

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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B, STS-106 Mission Specialists Yuri I. Malenchenko, Daniel C. Burbank...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle is prepared for its removal from the underside...

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Jul 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in his launch and entry suit, STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter is seated in the...

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Jul 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission Commander...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers supervise the placement of a transporter below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch...

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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39B, STS-106 Pilot Scott D. Altman (left) gets...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As dawn washes the sky in pink, STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey is ready for his first...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the pre-dawn hours, STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly (left) and Commander Steven Lindsey...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle sits atop a transporter following its arrival...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones
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Jun 12, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans successfully completed hydrostatic proof testing of the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones
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Jun 12, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans successfully completed hydrostatic proof testing of the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones
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Jun 12, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans successfully completed hydrostatic proof testing of the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones
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Jun 12, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans successfully completed hydrostatic proof testing of the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones
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Jun 12, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans successfully completed hydrostatic proof testing of the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones
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Jun 12, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans successfully completed hydrostatic proof testing of the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones
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Jun 12, 2024

Artemis III Liquid Oxygen Tank Completes Production Milestones

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans successfully completed hydrostatic proof testing of the...

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Feb 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the extended duration orbiter lab, or EDO, of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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Jan 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Orbiter Project...

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NASA image: STS-26 MS Nelson during Crew escape system (CES) testing in JSC WETF Bldg 29
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Jul 8, 1988

STS-26 MS Nelson during Crew escape system (CES) testing in JSC WETF Bldg 29

S88-42409 (20 July 1988) --- STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Mission Specialist (MS) George D. Nelson...

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Feb 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's extended duration orbiter lab, or EDO, at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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