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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-2010-5652
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Nov 11, 2010

KSC-2010-5652

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to work...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 12, 1992

Microgravity

The Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace (AADSF) with the Experimental Apparatus Container (EAC)...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Trent Smith conducts a quantum levitation demonstration, using liquid nitrogen, metal...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1383
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Sep 8, 1997

KSC-97PC1383

United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Trent Smith conducts a quantum levitation demonstration, using liquid nitrogen, metal...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 1, 1991

Microgravity

The Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace (AADSF) flew during the USMP-2 mission. During USMP-2, the...

MSFC
NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Trent Smith conducts a quantum levitation demonstration, using liquid nitrogen, metal...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc620
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May 19, 1998

KSC-98pc620

Preliminary reports indicate the Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank (SLWT) is in excellent...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00393
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Dec 14, 2004

KSC-04-S-00393

Engineers are conducting some pretty 'cool' experiments at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. They're...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc621
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May 19, 1998

KSC-98pc621

Preliminary reports indicate the Space Shuttle's first super lightweight external tank (SLWT) is in excellent...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 15, 1997

Microgravity

The Isothermal Dendritic Growth Experiment (IDGE), flown on three Space Shuttle missions, is yielding new insights...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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May 25, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

A construction worker welds a metal part during installation of the Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical on the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1787
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Feb 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the mobile service tower on Launch pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)
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Sep 10, 2024

Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)

Jupiter's moon Europa is smaller than Earth's moon yet may contain more than twice as much liquid water as all of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1788
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Feb 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the mobile service tower on Launch pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1789
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Feb 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the mobile service tower on Launch pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00161
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Jun 9, 2005

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At Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Discovery has been remated to its External Tank...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Dec 1, 1998

Benefit from NASA

Two companies have successfully commercialized a specialized welding tool developed at the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 5, 2000

Microgravity

A test cell for Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) experiment is tested for long-term storage with water in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1380
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Sep 8, 1997

KSC-97PC1380

United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1379
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Sep 8, 1997

KSC-97PC1379

United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

KSC
NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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May 24, 1999

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS052-S-001 (July 1992) --- The insignia, designed by the STS-52 crew members, features a large gold star to...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 15, 2000

Microgravity

Watching molecules of the iron-storing protein apoferritin come together to form a nucleus reveals some interesting...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams conduct International Space Station Research
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Nov 12, 2024

NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams conduct International Space Station Research

NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at the International Space station on June 6, 2024. Since...

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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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