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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-01pp1427
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Aug 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Expedition Three crew (right) listen to...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC939
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Jun 25, 1997

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A KSC payloads processing employee removes a protective sheath part of the Node 1 in its work stand in the Space...

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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

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

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1363
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Sep 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A during a question and answer session with the media, STS-92...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival

The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission arrives at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1523
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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has her helmet checked during suitup for launch, scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EDT. The...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1335
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Sep 13, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist William S. McArthur Jr. has the gloves on his...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest
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Aug 24, 2017

Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest

Team members pause for a photo after the successful harvest of half the Arabidopsis thaliana plants inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis_II_Payload_Integration
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Aug 26, 2025

Artemis_II_Payload_Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025,...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz on the Canadarm2 SSRMS backdropped against Earth limb during  STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1
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Jun 9, 2002

Chang-Diaz on the Canadarm2 SSRMS backdropped against Earth limb during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1

STS111-E-5132 (9 June 2002) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-111 mission specialist, anchored to the foot...

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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-2009-6547
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Oct 19, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - At the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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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: Delta II ICESat-2 Direct Mate Adapter (DMA) Installation
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Aug 24, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Direct Mate Adapter (DMA) Installation

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

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0587
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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: KSC-2011-6462
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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 crane...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1567
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Oct 11, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has a final check on her launch and entry suit in the White Room before entering...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest
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Aug 24, 2017

Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest

John "JC" Carver, a payload integration engineer with NASA Kennedy Space Center's Test and Operations Support...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest
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Aug 24, 2017

Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest

John "JC" Carver, a payload integration engineer with NASA Kennedy Space Center's Test and Operations Support...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest
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Aug 24, 2017

Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest

John "JC" Carver, a payload integration engineer with NASA Kennedy Space Center's Test and Operations Support...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0919
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On a platform inside the payload bay of Discovery, STS-92 Mission Specialists Leroy...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1524
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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan waves while his launch and entry suit is checked during suitup for...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Arrival

The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission arrives at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0860
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Jun 29, 2000

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Workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building check the connections on the forward section of a solid rocket booster...

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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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