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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-98pc356
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Mar 10, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and attached...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1467
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Oct 1, 2000

KSC-00pp1467

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Upon arriving at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft, STS-92 Mission Specialist Michael E....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1470
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Oct 1, 2000

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Gathered on the parking apron at the Shuttle Landing Facility after their arrival is the STS-92 crew. Commander...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Aug 20, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the high bay of the Astrotech Space Operations facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc354
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Mar 10, 1998

KSC-98pc354

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and attached...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1561
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39A against a backdrop of xenon lights...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1468
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Oct 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Still seated in the T-38 jet aircraft that arrived moments before at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

This illustration depicts the Skylab-1 and Skylab-2 mission sequence. The goals of the Skylab were to enrich our...

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NASA image: PUNCH Satellites Mate to ESPA Ring
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Feb 14, 2025

PUNCH Satellites Mate to ESPA Ring

Technicians integrate NASA’s four PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) satellites to the evolved...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1561
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Oct 11, 2000

KSC-00pp1561

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39A against a backdrop of xenon lights...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc355
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Mar 10, 1998

KSC-98pc355

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and attached...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1336
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Sep 13, 2000

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During pre-pack and fit check in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist Peter J.K....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0803
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Jul 8, 1999

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-92 crew members take part in a Leak Seal Kit Fit Check in connection...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1469
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Oct 1, 2000

KSC-00pp1469

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Still seated in the T-38 jet aircraft that arrived moments before at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Aug 20, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the high bay of the Astrotech Space Operations facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1368
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Sep 14, 2000

KSC00pp1368

The STS-92 crew poses for a photograph in the White Room, the environmentally controlled chamber on the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6464
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Aug 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operation's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., a protective...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6505
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Aug 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft are lifted to the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0587
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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew get hands-on...

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NASA image: Artemis I ICPS Arrival at VAB
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Jun 19, 2021

Artemis I ICPS Arrival at VAB

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS) is moved into the transfer aisle of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1533
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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan exits the Astrovan on its return to the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1465
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Oct 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Still seated in the cockpit of the T-38 jet aircraft she flew from Houston, STS-92...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1551
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Twin columns of flame from the solid rocket boosters illuminate the clouds of smoke...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0916
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Mission Specialist Bill McArthur (with tool in hand) gets a close look at the...

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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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