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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-99pp1060
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Aug 23, 1999

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Construction is under way for the X-33/X-34 hangar complex near the Shuttle Landing Facility at KSC. The Reusable...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0725
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Jun 2, 2000

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This closeup photo shows the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. At right is a...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1061
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Aug 23, 1999

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A worker takes a measurement for construction of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) complex at KSC. Located near the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0725
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0725

This closeup photo shows the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. At right is a...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1071
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Jun 18, 1999

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At the Launch Equipment Test Facility, Mike Ynclan, with Dynacs, and Greg Melton, a NASA engineer, look at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1072
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Jun 18, 1999

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At the Launch Equipment Test Facility, , Will Reaves and Mike Solomon (kneeling), both with Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1073
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Jun 18, 1999

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At the Launch Equipment Test Facility, Mike Solomon (left) and Will Reaves (right), both with Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1069
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Jun 18, 1999

KSC-99pp1069

At the Launch Equipment Test Facility, Will Reaves (top of stand), with Lockheed Martin Technical Operations, looks...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Aug 13, 1999

Advanced Concept

Pictured is an artist's concept of the experimental Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), the X-37 located in the cargo bay...

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NASA image: KSC-99PP-1212
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Oct 14, 1999

KSC-99PP-1212

An aerial view reveals (foreground) the ongoing construction of an $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1881
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Dec 18, 1998

KSC-98pc1881

Donald McMonagle (left), manager, Launch Integration, speaks to federal and state elected officials during the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1887
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Hangar, workers secure stretch sheets of plastic...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jun 4, 1997

Pathfinder

This shot offers a bird's eye-view of a Fastrac II engine duration test at Marshall's Test Stand 116. The Fastrac II...

MSFC
NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

Pictured here is an artist's concept of the experimental X-33 in-flight. The X-33 program was designed to pave the...

MSFC
NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

This is an artist's concept of the completely operational International Space Station being approached by an X-33...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1266
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Jul 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Congressman Dave Weldon (R-Palm Bay) speaks to attendees at the signing of a lease...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-8 - KSC
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Sep 1, 1983

LAUNCH - STS-8 - KSC

S83-39513 (30 Aug. 1983) --- NASA's eighth space shuttle launch lights up the Florida sky at 2:32 a.m. (EDT), Aug....

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jun 4, 1997

Pathfinder

A close-up view of Bantam duration testing of the 40K Fastrac II Engine for X-34 at Marshall Space Flight Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5157
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5157

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug was a reusable multipurpose space vehicle designed to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1885
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Jeanne, workers in the Reusable Launch...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1270
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Jul 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- This state-developed 50,000-square-foot hangar at Kennedy Space Center is being leased...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1884
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Hangar, workers begin wrapping racks of equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1886
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Hangar, workers stretch sheets of plastic over...

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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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