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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-46 onboard photo is of the Tethered Satellite System-1 (TSS-1) being deployed from its boom as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-2247
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Sep 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians from...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1981

Spacelab

This illustration depicts the configuration of the Spacelab-2 in the cargo bay of the orbiter. Spacelab was a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1115
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Boeing Delta II rocket with NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft attached...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1118
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sunset-shaded clouds of purple and pink fill the sky as the launch tower on pad 17-A,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1116
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II rocket with NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1527
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Feb 17, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Inside an environmental enclosure at Vandenberg Air Force Base's processing...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2399
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At liftoff, clouds of smoke spread beneath the Delta II rocket carrying the STEREO...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2395
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Banana River reflects the brilliant launch of the Delta II carrying the STEREO...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2613
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Dec 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At their consoles in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2314
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Oct 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians from...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0179
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Jan 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After being dropped from the L-1011 aircraft at 3:14 p.m. EST over the Atlantic Ocean,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1367
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Jun 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians with The Johns Hopkins University Applied...

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NASA image: STS-46 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Feb 26, 1999

STS-46 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS046-S-001 (May 1992) --- Designed by the crew members assigned to the flight, the crew patch depicts the space...

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NASA image: Mercury: The Kuiper Melt
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Dec 8, 2017

Mercury: The Kuiper Melt

Date acquired: April 05, 2013 This striking image of Kuiper shows the crater in a new perspective. This image...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2311
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Oct 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians from...

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NASA image: Testing a Prototype Mars Lander
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Aug 10, 2023

Testing a Prototype Mars Lander

Engineer Abel Dizon explains how drop tests are conducted for a prototype lander being designed by NASA's Jet...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2397
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just at liftoff, clouds of smoke and steam rise around the Delta II rocket carrying the...

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NASA image: A Close Look At Pluto
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Dec 8, 2017

A Close Look At Pluto

Pluto has long been a mystery, a dot at our solar system’s margins. The best images, even with NASA’s Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2394
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II launch vehicle carrying the STEREO spacecraft hurtles through the smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1119
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Jul 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After tower rollback, the Boeing Delta II rocket with NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Delta IV Heavy LVOS
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Apr 17, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Delta IV Heavy LVOS

A view from above in the Vertical Integration Facility near Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Delta IV Heavy LVOS
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Apr 17, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Delta IV Heavy LVOS

The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is prepared to be lifted vertical at the Vertical...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Delta IV Heavy LVOS
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Apr 17, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Delta IV Heavy LVOS

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy first stage is being lifted to the vertical position at the Vertical...

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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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