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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: Artemis III Engine Section Boat Tail
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Jul 30, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section Boat Tail

Teams from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida integrate NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-45
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Oct 17, 2022

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The upper empennage, or tail section of the plane, and engine bay is surrounded by a blue gantry that is used to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1295
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Jun 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed in lights both inside and from outside, Space Shuttle Discovery waits on top of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1028
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Jan 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The tail cone for space shuttle Discovery’s three replica shuttle main engines (RSMEs) is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1027
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Jan 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1297
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Jun 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lights inside the Vehicle Assembly Building cast an orange glow on Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Endeavour's payload bay and tail assembly under the Earth limb
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Mar 4, 1998

Endeavour's payload bay and tail assembly under the Earth limb

S89-E-5456 (22-31 Jan 1998) --- This view of the cargo bay of the Earth orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour was taken...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0591
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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour rests on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly
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Jul 18, 2022

X-59 aircraft’s current state of assembly

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft’s current state of assembly at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in...

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NASA image: STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped against heavy cloud cover
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped against heavy cloud cover

STS056-90-034 (8-17 April 1993) --- Backdropped against heavy cloud cover over the Mediterranean Sea, the...

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NASA image: STS-65 onboard view of Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay with IML-2 module
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 onboard view of Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay with IML-2 module

STS065-34-016 (8-23 July 1994) --- Clouds over the ocean form the backdrop for this scene of the International...

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NASA image: Glow phenomenon surrounding the vertical stabilizer and OMS pods
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Mar 5, 1994

Glow phenomenon surrounding the vertical stabilizer and OMS pods

STS062-42-026 (4-18 March 1994) --- This 35mm frame, photographed as the Space Shuttle Columbia was orbiting Earth...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, onboard view of the Earth sunrise
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, onboard view of the Earth sunrise

Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods are...

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NASA image: STS-53 view of OV-103's payload bay (PLB), the Moon, and Earth's surface
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Dec 9, 1992

STS-53 view of OV-103's payload bay (PLB), the Moon, and Earth's surface

STS053-105-002 (2-9 Dec. 1992) --- A crew member onboard the space shuttle Discovery used a 70mm camera to capture...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2846
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May 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the tail cone...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2955
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer isle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2835
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May 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2832
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May 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2837
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May 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4235
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The tail cone that will cover space shuttle Endeavour’s replica shuttle main engines arrives...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4230
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4230

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The tail cone that will cover space shuttle Endeavour’s replica shuttle main engines arrives...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2953
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2953

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer isle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2838
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May 15, 2012

KSC-2012-2838

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2957
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2957

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer isle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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