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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-1940
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery is pushed from the mate_demate device on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0874
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3)...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

Members of the media were invited to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the launch of the first element of the...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Right Aft Exit Cone Arrival
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Dec 9, 2019

SLS Booster Right Aft Exit Cone Arrival

The right aft exit cone for the Space Launch System booster has arrived at Kennedy Space Center. It will join the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0166
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Jan 13, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul D. Richards looks over tools in the tool...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0166
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Jan 13, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul D. Richards looks over tools in the tool...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0695
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, FAA Administrator Patti Smith (second from left)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4133
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Sep 25, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Operations are underway to couple Florida East Coast Railway, or FEC, locomotives No. 433 and...

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NASA image: Preparing America for Deep Space Episode 20: Underway and Moving
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Mar 4, 2019

Preparing America for Deep Space Episode 20: Underway and Moving

NASA’s Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) programs made huge strides in late...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Teams process Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane, inside the Space Systems Processing...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Teams process Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane, inside the Space Systems Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1076
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Jan 18, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Processing and integration of the three stages comprising an Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane is processed inside the Space Systems Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1078
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Jan 18, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Processing and integration of a three-stage Orbital Sciences Corp. Pegasus...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4140
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Sep 25, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Coupled Florida East Coast Railway, or FEC, locomotives No. 433 and No. 428 pass the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane is processed inside the Space Systems Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1139
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Jan 9, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1147
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Jan 13, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – A convoy assembles to take NASA's SMAP spacecraft from the Astrotech processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1138
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Jan 9, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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Dec 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral, Fla., the disassembled solid rocket boosters from the...

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NASA image: S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa
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Feb 7, 2007

S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers attach an overhead crane to the S3/S4 integrated truss in order to...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1144
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Jan 9, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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Jan 9, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1140
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Jan 9, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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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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