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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-00pp1498
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Oct 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1498

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the Operations and Checkout Building hovers over the Joint...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
Image
Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Andre Karpowich, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Flight Operations, performs preflight checks prior to a drop test in...

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NASA image: AMA-Reddit Media Event
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Dec 2, 2014

AMA-Reddit Media Event

From left, Mike Bolger, Ground Systems Development and Operations program manager; and Mark Geyer, Orion program...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1499
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Oct 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1499

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Operations and Checkout Building keep watch as an overhead crane is...

KSC
NASA image: Galley Refrigerator-Freezer
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Feb 21, 2020

Galley Refrigerator-Freezer

jsc2020e040949 (2/21/2020) --- A preflight view of Freezer / Refrigerator / Incubator Device for Galley and...

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NASA image: jsc2021e048036
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Oct 22, 2021

jsc2021e048036

jsc2021e048036 (10/22/2021) --- A preflight view of COWVR during EMC Testing. Space Test Program-Houston 8-Compact...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1501
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Oct 3, 2000

KSC00pp1501

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, an overhead crane lifts the Joint Airlock...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1489
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Oct 2, 2000

KSC00pp1489

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module is carried across...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1489
Image
Oct 2, 2000

KSC-00pp1489

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module is carried across...

KSC
NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, roll over to KSC OPF
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Jan 24, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, roll over to KSC OPF

S89-28090 (24 Jan 1989) --- The orbiter Columbia, slated for mission STS-28 is rolled over from the Orbiter...

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NASA image: Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II
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Aug 24, 1993

Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II

Workers in bldg AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, install a mirror on the Wide Field/Planetary Camera II as part...

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NASA image: STS-34 Galileo processing at KSC's SAEF-2 planetary spacecraft facility
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Jul 21, 1989

STS-34 Galileo processing at KSC's SAEF-2 planetary spacecraft facility

At the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC's) Spacecraft and Assembly Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), the planetary...

JSC
NASA image: STS-70 payload preparations
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Apr 12, 1995

STS-70 payload preparations

S95-08962 (12 APRIL 1995) --- Members of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Payload Processing Team hoist the Tracking...

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NASA image: Press Conference - Skylab 3
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Aug 14, 1972

Press Conference - Skylab 3

S72-46699 (19 Jan. 1972) --- Prime crew members of the scheduled second Skylab mission are introduced to the media...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, solid rocket booster (SRB) preparation at KSC
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Nov 15, 1988

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, solid rocket booster (SRB) preparation at KSC

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, solid rocket booster (SRB) right aft segment is being prepared for...

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NASA image: STS-70 payload preparation
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Apr 4, 1995

STS-70 payload preparation

S95-08961 (4 APRIL 1995) --- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF) oversee and control the lowering of...

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NASA image: Training - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) - JSC
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Jul 12, 1975

Training - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) - JSC

S75-28485 (12 July 1975) --- Astronaut Vance D. Brand, command module pilot of the American ASTP prime crew,...

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NASA image: Pilote
Image
Jan 19, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019401 (1/19/2021) --- A preflight macro shot of SIGMA-7 interface for Pilote experiment, In order to test...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4646
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Dec 2, 2014

KSC-2014-4646

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA managers participate in a live online Ask Me Anything, or AMA, session for reddit.com...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Airlock
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Oct 6, 2020

Nanoracks Airlock

jsc2020e044492 (10/6/2020) —- A preflight view of the Nanoracks Airlock. The Nanoracks Bishop Airlock (Nanoracks...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1500
Image
Oct 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1500

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Operations and Checkout Building attaches the overhead crane to the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1488
Image
Oct 2, 2000

KSC-00pp1488

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module is suspended in air...

KSC
NASA image: Nanoracks Airlock
Image
Oct 1, 2020

Nanoracks Airlock

jsc2020e044494 (10/1/2020) --- A preflight view of the Nanoracks Airlock. The Nanoracks Bishop Airlock (Nanoracks...

JSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1488
Image
Oct 2, 2000

KSC00pp1488

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module is suspended in air...

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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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