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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-2012-5016
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Sep 6, 2012

KSC-2012-5016

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During NASA's Innovation Expo at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Annie Williams, of...

KSC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1389
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Jun 7, 2007

KSC-07pd1389

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility, technicians look at the connections for...

KSC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 1998

Research Technology

Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, are working with industry partners to...

MSFC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA's X-57 Maxwell, the agency's first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0512
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC-01PP-0512

This view of Atlantis at the mate_demate device at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility shows the tail cone that orbiters...

KSC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Feb 1, 1997

Research Technology

Researchers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar thermal...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3514
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Jun 3, 2009

KSC-2009-3514

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1087
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Jun 27, 2002

KSC-02pd1087

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the podium, Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. offers remarks at the commissioning...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2286
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Aug 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians watch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1583
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Oct 18, 2000

KSC00pp1583

During Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, keynote speaker Dr. Beck Weathers grimaces over the satellite photo of...

KSC
NASA image: CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX
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Mar 19, 2019

CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX

The Space Test Program-Houston 6 (STP-H6) payload is moved to a transport truck at the Space Station Processing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4115
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Sep 25, 2014

KSC-2014-4115

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio recounts his experiences conducting the Slosh experiment on...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0519
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Mar 6, 2001

KSC01pp0519

Towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis heads for the Orbiter Processing Facility (far right), accompanied...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5017
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Sep 6, 2012

KSC-2012-5017

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During NASA's Innovation Expo at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, William Merrill, of...

KSC
NASA image: CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX
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Mar 19, 2019

CRS-17 Payload STP-H6 move to SpaceX

The Space Test Program-Houston 6 (STP-H6) payload is secured inside a truck at the Space Station Processing Facility...

KSC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA’s X-57 Maxwell, the agency’s first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is delivered...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC00pp1038
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC00pp1038

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1587
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Oct 18, 2000

KSC00pp1587

Vendor tents and displays filled the grounds in the Industrial Area as well as LC 39 Area during Super Safety and...

KSC
NASA image: Thruster Gimbal Range of Motion Testing for Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element jsc2026e005282
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Dec 22, 2025

Thruster Gimbal Range of Motion Testing for Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element jsc2026e005282

During this Engineering Qualification Module test, the gimbal platforms for the Busek-built BHT-6000 Hall effect...

JSC
NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong
Image
Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Delivered to NASA Armstrong

NASA’s X-57 Maxwell, the agency’s first all-electric X-plane and first crewed X-planed in two decades, is...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC00pp1036
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Jul 26, 2000

KSC00pp1036

On July 26, 2000 the P-1 truss arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard its "Super...

KSC
NASA image: Galaxy NGC 300
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Dec 10, 2003

Galaxy NGC 300

This image of the nearby spiral galaxy NGC 300 was taken by Galaxy Evolution Explorer in a single orbit exposure of...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd1388
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Jun 7, 2007

KSC-07pd1388

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility, technicians are loading the Dawn...

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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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