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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-2014-2910
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to attach NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2913
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A technician attaches NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2911
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Jun 10, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Technicians prepare to attach NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2, to...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc940
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Aug 14, 1998

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The pilot of this high-altitude research plane, a specially equipped Dryden Flight Research Center ER-2 (a modified...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Nov 12, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, U. S. Air Force Capt. Ross Malugani, launch weather officer at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2823
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Oct 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors slowly enclose the U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2825
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Oct 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are closed around the...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031207 (1/6/2017) --- A view during the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6) deployment of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0780
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Apr 8, 2001

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The STS-100 mission payload is transferred into the payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour. A t the top is the...

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NASA image: iss061e154749
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Feb 4, 2020

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iss061e154749 (2/4/2020) --- A view of the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer (NRCSD) installed onto the Multipurpose...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2824
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Oct 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are nearly closed...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2821
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Oct 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors begin to close around...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2822
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Oct 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are partially closed...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0782
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Apr 8, 2001

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Resting inside the payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour is the Canadian robotic arm, the SSRMS. Capable of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2820
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Oct 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, preparations are under way to close space shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc913
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Aug 12, 1998

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This high-altitude research plane, a specially equipped Dryden Flight Research Center ER-2, stops at Patrick Air...

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NASA image: ER-2 #809 awaits pilot entry for the third flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)
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Jan 28, 2000

ER-2 #809 awaits pilot entry for the third flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)

ER-2 #809 awaiting pilot entry for the third flight of the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1721
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This image of U. S. Highway 1 and surrounding roadways in Titusville, Florida, was taken...

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NASA image: Joe Walker in pressure suit with X-1E
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Jan 27, 1958

Joe Walker in pressure suit with X-1E

Joe Walker in a pressure suit beside the X-1E at the NASA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards,California. The dice...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1713
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This image of U. S. Highway 1 and surrounding roadways in Titusville, Florida, was taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1712
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This image of U. S. Highway 1 and surrounding roadways in Titusville, Florida, was taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1714
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This image of U. S. Highway 1 and surrounding roadways in Titusville, Florida, was taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1722
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This image of U. S. Highway 1 and surrounding roadways in Titusville, Florida, was taken...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1715
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This image of U. S. Highway 1 and surrounding roadways in Titusville, Florida, was taken...

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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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