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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: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (

Construction workers assist as a crane is used to lower a vertical support post for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2513
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May 31, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Engineers move the payload fairing into place for NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing connects to...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rolls over to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), marking a...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (

A flatbed truck carries a vertical support post (VSP) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to the Mobile...

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Nov 30, 2000

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After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Endeavour is spotlighted against the still-black sky...

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NASA image: Behnken and Patrick during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Behnken and Patrick during EVA 1

S130-E-007510 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Nicholas Patrick (partially obscured at left),...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2643
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket that will lift the solar observatory into orbit in June is...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2504
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May 30, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers install a radial retraction system on NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection...

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NASA image: Inflight maintenance of GIRA cable
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Dec 4, 1998

Inflight maintenance of GIRA cable

S88-E-5002 (12-04-98) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, mission specialist, holds up two incompatible connections...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1487
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Nov 3, 1998

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The STS-88 crew members pose for a group photograph in front of a T-38 jet aircraft after their nighttime arrival at...

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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over...

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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0510
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, media capture the image of the orbiter Discovery as it...

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NASA image: Behnken and Patrick during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Behnken and Patrick during EVA 1

S130-E-007512 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Nicholas Patrick (partially obscured at top...

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NASA image: Patrick during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Patrick during EVA 1

S130-E-007460 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Nicholas Patrick, STS-130 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Construction workers assist as a crane lifts the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical into position for installation...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2477
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May 29, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers prepare to connect NASA's IRIS spacecraft to the nose of an Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2493
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May 29, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers unwrap NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection to the nose of an Orbital...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Cranes and rigging are being used to lift up the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) for installation on the...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Cranes and rigging are being used to lift up the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) for installation on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2640
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – The payload fairing locked in place over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing connects to the nose...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Cranes and rigging are being used to lift up the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) for installation on the...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (

A flatbed truck carries a vertical support post (VSP) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to the Mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1542
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Nov 6, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Commander Robert D. Cabana (left) and Pilot Frederick W. "Rick" Sturckow (right) take their seats in...

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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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