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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-2009-2308
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad hauls one of the cars with the first Ares I-X segment to the Rotation,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2310
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad delivers the first Ares I-X segment to the Rotation, Processing and Surge...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2309
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Mar 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad delivers the first Ares I-X segment to the Rotation, Processing and Surge...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment

During STS-26, inertial upper stage (IUS) with the tracking and data relay satellite C (TDRS-C) drifts above...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5302
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Oct 16, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The first, second and third stages of the Taurus XL rocket come together in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3889
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Mar 21, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With the help of an overhead crane workers lift the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3890
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Mar 21, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers using an overhead crane lower the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3888
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Mar 21, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With the help of an overhead crane workers lift the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3887
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Mar 21, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers attach cables from an overhead crane to the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2142
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Apr 11, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The first solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3616
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Aug 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The second stage of the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3610
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Aug 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The mobile service tower at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3617
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Aug 20, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers align the second stage of the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2137
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Apr 11, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers monitor the solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2150
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Apr 14, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers monitor the third solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2139
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Apr 11, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A worker attaches a solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2206
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – ATK and NASA officials accompanied the Florida East Coast Railroad train carrying the booster...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3609
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Aug 18, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers secure the second solid rocket motor for the Delta II rocket for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2141
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Apr 11, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers complete the task of attaching a solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2149
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Apr 14, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The third solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2152
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Apr 14, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers attach a third solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: New Exhauster Equipment at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1955

New Exhauster Equipment at the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

The Propulsion Systems Laboratory’s exhaust system was expanded in 1955 at the National Advisory Committee for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3604
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Aug 18, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A second solid rocket motor for the Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2146
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Apr 11, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The second solid rocket motor, or SRM, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2...

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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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