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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-03pd0592
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the shipping container is lifted off the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1670
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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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NASA image: KSC-01pp0613
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Mar 29, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialist Chris Hadfield pauses for the camera during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1354
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., a crane lowers a protective cover onto the bagged fifth...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Aug 9, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This close-up of astronaut and mission specialist, Kathryn Thornton, was captured under water in the Marshall Space...

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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, a quality...

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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, a quality...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0526
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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39A, Mission STS-117 Pilot Lee Archambault prepares to...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0079
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Jan 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins (center, pointing) checks out the U.S. Lab...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0597
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility looks closely at the Mars...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA
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Nov 21, 2018

Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA

The spacecraft destined to fly astronauts to the International Space Station in Boeing's Crew Flight Test (CFT) is...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 12, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019399 (1/12/2021) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0524
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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39A, Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow gives a...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0599
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility move the aeroshell and cruise stage...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0079
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Jan 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins (center, pointing) checks out the U.S. Lab...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0340
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Feb 15, 2001

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An STS-102 crew member reaches for the release lever for the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress from the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2589
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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0468
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Mar 20, 1990

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STS-31 Pilot Charles F. Bolden, left, and Commander Loren J. Shriver prepare to enter the orbiter Discovery from the...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Packout & Ship
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Nov 11, 2018

Boeing's Starliner Packout & Ship

On Nov. 12, 2018, the crated spacecraft destined to fly astronauts to the International Space Station in Boeing's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0528
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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39A, Mission STS-117 Mission Specialist Patrick...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Dec 9, 2020

Pilote

jsc2021e019398 (12/9/2020) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0342
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Feb 15, 2001

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STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee reaches for the release lever for the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress...

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NASA image: Ahuna Mons: Side View
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Sep 1, 2016

Ahuna Mons: Side View

Ceres' lonely mountain, Ahuna Mons, is seen in this simulated perspective view. The elevation has been exaggerated...

JPL
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, quality...

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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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