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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-2011-6499
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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 transported from...

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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy exits the Astrovan on its return to the Operations and Checkout Building. Behind her...

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Sep 15, 2000

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The STS-92 crew exits the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to the Astrovan and Launch Pad 39A for a...

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Oct 4, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-92 crew gather outside the gate to Launch Pad 39A where Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1468
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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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Oct 11, 2000

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During suitup in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist Michael E. Lopez-Alegria smiles and...

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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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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Framed in angle of two tree branches, Space Shuttle Discovery appears to rise out of...

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Oct 11, 2000

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During suitup in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao gives thumbs up for...

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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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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-2011-6328
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Aug 10, 2011

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

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Jun 27, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), the U.S. Laboratory Destiny, a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Payload Integration
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Aug 27, 2025

Artemis II Payload Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025,...

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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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Oct 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Rotating Service Structure at Launch Pad 39A rolls back, revealing the Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Payload Integration
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Aug 27, 2025

Artemis II Payload Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0916
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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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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) sits in the transfer aisle of the...

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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, a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1541
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Oct 11, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist William S. McArthur Jr. is fully suited up before the second launch attempt. He and the...

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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 Koichi Wakata of...

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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-2011-6329
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Aug 10, 2011

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

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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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