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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-2012-5555
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Sep 20, 2012

KSC-2012-5555

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a view of...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 3, 1990

Spacelab

This photograph was taken during the Astro-1 mission (STS-35) showing activities at NASA's new Payload Operations...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5554
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Sep 20, 2012

KSC-2012-5554

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5557
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Sep 20, 2012

KSC-2012-5557

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a view of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5547
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Sep 20, 2012

KSC-2012-5547

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work will...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5545
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Sep 20, 2012

KSC-2012-5545

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work will...

KSC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1984

Spacelab

During a Spacelab flight, the hub of activity was the Payload Operations Control Center (POCC) at the Johnson Space...

MSFC
NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is being moved to the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4603
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4603

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' cargo, the Raffaello...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4600
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Jun 20, 2011

KSC-2011-4600

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' cargo, the Raffaello...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe preparing for STS 51-L flight
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Jan 9, 1986

Christa McAuliffe preparing for STS 51-L flight

S86-25279 (November 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L payload specialist, has homework of her own to do as...

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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NASA image: STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

STS-335 Atlantis Payload Bay Door Closure for Holiday

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 in OV-102's payload bay silhouetted against RCS firing
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 in OV-102's payload bay silhouetted against RCS firing

STS035-28-006 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) telescopes, in on-orbit operating position...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulated NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside payload fairings on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in the...

KSC
NASA image: Nike-Cajun Sounding Rocket with University of Iowa Payload
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May 22, 1959

Nike-Cajun Sounding Rocket with University of Iowa Payload

L59-3802 Nike-Cajun sounding rocket with University of Iowa payload on launcher at Wallops for flight test, May 20,...

LARC
NASA image: Astronauts Crippen and Payload specialist Garneau in front of SMS
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Sep 4, 1984

Astronauts Crippen and Payload specialist Garneau in front of SMS

41D-3142 (3 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, left, crew commander for NASA's 41-G flight, and Marc...

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NASA image: Nike-Cajun Sounding Rocket with University of Iowa Payload
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May 22, 1959

Nike-Cajun Sounding Rocket with University of Iowa Payload

L59-3802 Nike-Cajun sounding rocket with University of Iowa payload on launcher at Wallops for flight test, May 20,...

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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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