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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-00pp1163
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Aug 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians facilitate the transfer the STS-106 payload to Atlantis on Launch Pad 39-B...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3308
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Oct 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3324
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Oct 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload14
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Aug 1, 2010

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Installing the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) using the payload strongback, into Canister 1 O&C high bay,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1132
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Jul 23, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay doors are closed in preparation for the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia (STS-73) cargo bay payload - the United States Microgravity Laboratory-2...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1131
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Jul 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1131

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay doors are closed in preparation for the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 22, 1996

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia's (STS-75) open cargo bay carrying the United States Microgravity Payload-3...

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload15
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Aug 1, 2010

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Installing the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) using the payload strongback, into Canister 1 O&C high bay,...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1052
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May 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2416
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Sep 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, a tool storage assembly unit is being...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2418
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Sep 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers oversee the lowering of the tool...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1733
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A technician prepares for payload bay closure on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2419
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Sep 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers guide the tool storage assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1053
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May 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1733
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A technician prepares for payload bay closure on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2421
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Sep 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers move the tool storage assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1051
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May 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crew airlock...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0587
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Apr 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers release...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2420
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Sep 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers maneuver the tool storage...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1732
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A worker makes a final adjustment in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour before...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2422
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Sep 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers secure the tool storage assembly...

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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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