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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-2009-1486
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Jan 12, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Building 1610 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2342
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Mar 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the IMAX 3D...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1470
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Jul 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The MESSENGER (Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry and Ranging)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2346
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Mar 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, technicians lower...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2319
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Oct 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., STS-116 Mission Specialists...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2703
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2704
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2417
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Sep 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker inside Discovery's payload bay...

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NASA image: STS-55 SL-D2 crew, in LESs, rehearse launch procedures during TCDT at KSC
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Feb 12, 1993

STS-55 SL-D2 crew, in LESs, rehearse launch procedures during TCDT at KSC

S93-29851 (12 Feb 1993) --- Clad in their bright orange launch/entry suits, the STS-55 flight crew departs the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1487
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Jan 12, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Building 1610 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: Members of STS-58 crew training with amateur radio equipment at JSC
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Sep 22, 1993

Members of STS-58 crew training with amateur radio equipment at JSC

S93-45068 (22 Sept 1993) --- Two members of the STS-58 Spacelab Life Sciences (SLS-2) crew, train with amateur radio...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4548
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Sep 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4547
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Sep 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A technicians in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2497
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Dec 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Joe Mounts, with Boeing, monitors the Payload Test and Checkout System for the Human...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29
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Aug 9, 2021

Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29

On Aug. 9, 2021, technicians ready the evolved expendable vehicle secondary payload adapter (ESPA) for mating...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29
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Aug 9, 2021

Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29

On Aug. 9, 2021, technicians ready the evolved expendable vehicle secondary payload adapter (ESPA) for mating...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29
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Aug 9, 2021

Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29

Seen here is the evolved expendable vehicle secondary payload adapter (ESPA) for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission prior to...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1290
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Jan 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload transportation canister containing the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

In this Space Shuttle STS-102 mission image, the Payload Equipment Restraint System H-Strap is shown at the left...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B PAF Mate
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Nov 5, 2025

Sentinel-6B PAF Mate

Technicians integrate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft to the payload attach fitting inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc280
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Feb 6, 1998

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The STS-90 Neurolab payload is honored with a ceremony after being lowered into its payload canister in KSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2583
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bill Moore, chief operating officer...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3165
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May 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3838
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Jul 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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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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