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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-2012-3608
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, center, takes questions from the media in Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: STS-131 EVA 3 PLB Setup and ATA LMC Install
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Apr 13, 2010

STS-131 EVA 3 PLB Setup and ATA LMC Install

S131-E-009456 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronauts Rick Mastracchio (right) and Clayton Anderson, both STS-131...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3603
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Deputy Director Lori Garver, left, visits NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0594
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On an upper level of high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians secure...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3635
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – John Karas, vice president and general manager of Human Spaceflight for Lockheed Martin Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Wes Mosedale, at left, technical assistant to the launch director, and Dan Florez, NASA test director, monitor their...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3938
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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: Mastracchio during EVA 3
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Apr 13, 2010

Mastracchio during EVA 3

ISS023-E-022227 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-131 mission specialist, works near the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3641
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, NASA project engineer Trent Smith and NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift RV to Turnover Fixture

Technicians prepare to move NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry...

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NASA image: Artemis I Pre-Task Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Pre-Task Briefing

Artemis I managers gather for a final briefing on Aug. 26, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to...

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NASA image: Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3572
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers inside the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3632
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer addresses the audience assembled in Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0586
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, work is underway to repair the damage...

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NASA image: Artemis I Pre-Task Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Pre-Task Briefing

Artemis I managers hold a final briefing on Aug. 26, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to confirm all...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0589
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On an upper level of high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians prepare...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival
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Aug 15, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Arrival

NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator, or LOFTID, arrives by cargo truck at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0567
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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0590
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On an upper level of high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians prepare...

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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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