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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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Nov 6, 1998

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility watch the Passive Common Berthing Mechanism (PCBM) lifted high to...

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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, workers inside the payload changeout room monitor the closing of...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 8, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

The Delta II rocket with it's Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload is seen as the service structure is rolled back on...

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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is well on its way on the long, slow journey from high bay 3...

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Oct 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky checks the cockpit...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1658
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Nov 6, 1998

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility look at the Passive Common Berthing Mechanism (PCBM) that will be...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0906
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Jul 11, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialists Michael Lopez-Alegria (center) and Jeff Wisoff (right) check out the Integrated Truss...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2477
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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Silhouetted by the rising sun behind it, Space Shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile...

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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup of the crawler-transporter underneath the mobile launcher platform with...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1289
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Jun 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Towers and girders are the current construction components on the Operations Support...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2622
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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are fully closed and...

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Dec 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA), one of two major components of the Starboard...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1911
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Dec 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA), one of two major components of the Starboard...

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Aug 11, 2021

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iss065e241905 (Aug. 11, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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Jul 11, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialists Michael Lopez-Alegria (center) and Jeff Wisoff (right) check out the Integrated Truss...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1915
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Dec 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA), one of two major components of the Starboard...

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Dec 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC technicians supervise the offloading of the Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA),...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2357
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Oct 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky checks the cockpit...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2468
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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery begins rolling out of high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1662
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Nov 6, 1998

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility look at the Passive Common Berthing Mechanism (PCBM) that will be...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2621
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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, technicians check the clearance under the payload door on Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2591
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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1659
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Nov 6, 1998

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility watch as cables and a crane lift the Passive Common Berthing...

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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, on top of the mobile launcher platform and...

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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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