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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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Mar 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -A worker in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility watches closely as NASA's Galaxy...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0739
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Mar 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1246
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers finish attaching the mated Pegasus XL and...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1241
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite move under the...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL GALEX
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Mar 13, 2003

Pegasus XL GALEX

In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, the Pegasus XL launch vehicle is in position for mating of the Galaxy...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0741
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Mar 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1284
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Orbital Sciences' L-1011 aircraft carries the Pegasus XL rocket/Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0736
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Mar 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0625
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Mar 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A technician (left) works on NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer spacecraft after...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0738
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Mar 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0622
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Mar 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility watch as NASA's Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0737
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Mar 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1239
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite approach the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1242
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite are moved into...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1245
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers finish attaching the mated Pegasus XL and...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1281
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Orbital Sciences'...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL GALEX
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Mar 13, 2003

Pegasus XL GALEX

In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, the Pegasus XL launch vehicle waits for mating of the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1244
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers attach the mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0742
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Mar 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1247
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0624
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Mar 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer spacecraft is successfully rotated to horizontal in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1283
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Orbital Sciences' L-1011 aircraft waits for...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0621
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Mar 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer spacecraft...

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NASA image: Morphology of Our Galaxy Twin
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Jun 28, 2004

Morphology of Our Galaxy Twin

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has captured these infrared images of a nearby spiral galaxy that resembles our own...

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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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