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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: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: ARC-1972-AC72-2138
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Feb 26, 1972

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Pioneer-10 (or F) spacecraft encapsulated and moving to pad at Cape Kennedy for matting with a Atlas-Centaura launch...

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NASA image: KSC-75P-160
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Dec 11, 1974

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Closeup view shows mated Viking Lander (top) and Orbiter in Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-75p-158
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Mar 8, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Closeup view shows mated Viking Lander (top) and Orbiter in Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1271
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Jun 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting atop its transporter, the encapsulated GOES-N spacecraft is ready for the trip...

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NASA image: KSC-75pc-167
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Mar 27, 1975

KSC-75pc-167

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The mated orbiter and lander for Viking A were encapsulated within a Centaur shroud at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1270
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Jun 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The encapsulated GOES-N spacecraft exits Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1268
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Jun 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the encapsulated GOES-N spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1272
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Jun 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting atop its transporter, the encapsulated GOES-N spacecraft begins its trip to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1273
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Jun 8, 2005

KSC-05pd-1273

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting atop its transporter, the encapsulated GOES-N spacecraft begins its trip to...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1232
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1232

In KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-II (SAEF-II), the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1269
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Jun 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Through the open door of Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1234
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1234

In KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-II (SAEF-II), the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: KSC-77PP-229
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Aug 27, 1977

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Voyager-1 spacecraft was reencapsulated within its payload in Spacecraft Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1043
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Apr 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility prepare the Galaxy Evolution Explorer...

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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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