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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-05pd-0118
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Jan 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Matt Scott and Mel Romans (left and right), with...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0351
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Feb 18, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Getting ready for the STS-123 mission, space shuttle Endeavour, atop the well-lighted...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0962
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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a burst of light and flames, Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1264
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Looking like a lighted taper against a cloud-streaked sky, Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat Flight Unit #1
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Jul 24, 2017

Advanced Plant Habitat Flight Unit #1

Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, LED plant...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4120
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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Bathed in xenon lights, space shuttle Atlantis embarks on its final journey from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0909
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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Amid the glow of lights from the fixed and rotating service structures, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Undergoes Acoustic Testing
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Undergoes Acoustic Testing

NASA's SPHEREx observatory is installed in the Fiesta Area at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in July 2024. The...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1401
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atlantis’ main gear touchdown on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility kicks...

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NASA image: Paris
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Oct 22, 2001

Paris

This image of Paris was acquired on July 23, 2000 and covers an area of 23 by 20 km. Known as the City of Light,...

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NASA image: Reappearing Coronal Hole
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Dec 5, 2018

Reappearing Coronal Hole

A long-lasting coronal hole has again rotated around to face the Earth (Nov. 28-30, 2018). This persistent hole -...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2870
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Jun 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Researchers document the growth of the ground control plants in the Veggie plant growth...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0350
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Feb 18, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Getting ready for the STS-123 mission, space shuttle Endeavour, atop the well-lighted...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0910
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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The lights from the fixed and rotating service structures bathe Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Adam Wroblewski, Ground Control
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Jun 12, 2024

Adam Wroblewski, Ground Control

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0121
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Jan 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Matt Scott, with United Space Alliance, lifts the final Reinforced Carbon-Carbon (RCC)...

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NASA image: Laser Comm Team Poses In Front Of PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

Laser Comm Team Poses In Front Of PC-12 Aircraft

A team at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland streamed 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1458
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shrubbery is cast in shadow as the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis lights up the sky...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4139
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May 31, 2011

KSC-2011-4139

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis makes its historic final journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Hurricane Celia off the Pacific Coast of Mexico
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Jul 23, 2004

Hurricane Celia off the Pacific Coast of Mexico

Hurricane Celia as observed by NASA's spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS). This image shows Celia on July...

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NASA image: jsc2013e091786
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Nov 3, 2013

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12-20-55: Adorned with the artwork and the colors of the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6797
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Construction of the Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance Facility begins in...

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NASA image: PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install
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Oct 20, 2022

PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install

Engineers install multilayer insulation (MLI) on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1552
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst forth from a pillow of smoke as it lifts off...

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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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