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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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 2, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS017-E-008669 (2 June 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1945
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Aug 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Preparations continue on the pad for launch of Atlantis on mission STS-115 as early as...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1187
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Feb 1, 2012

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

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Seen here is Intuitive Machines’ navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander ahead of testing done...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3644
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Jul 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 PPOD Installation
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Aug 31, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 PPOD Installation

At Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare three poly picosatellite...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4781
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's orbital maneuvering system pods and forward reaction control system...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Two Intuitive Machines employees ready navigation pod sensors for the company’s Nova-C lunar lander in preparation...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1186
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Feb 1, 2012

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

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's RMS arm and end effector grasping IECM
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Jun 27, 1982

View of the Columbia's RMS arm and end effector grasping IECM

STS004-37-670 (27 June-4 July 1982) --- The North Atlantic Ocean southeast of the Bahamas serves as backdrop for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1205
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is towed inside Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4780
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's orbital maneuvering system pods and forward reaction control system...

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NASA image: Pilot Crippen eats rehydrated food at aft flight deck onorbit station
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Apr 14, 1981

Pilot Crippen eats rehydrated food at aft flight deck onorbit station

STS001-06-481 (April 1981) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, STS-1 pilot, is behind his station in the flight deck of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1195
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians walk alongside as space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1241
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Sep 6, 2000

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KSC Director Roy Bridges (right) views the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) at the Hypergolic...

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NASA image: Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing
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Nov 18, 2022

Intuitive Machines CLPS Testing

Testing of navigation pod sensors for Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander is underway at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 PPOD Installation
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Aug 31, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 PPOD Installation

At Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare three poly picosatellite...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1193
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians walk alongside as space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1185
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Feb 1, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1294
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Nov 10, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, main engine No. 3 (bottom right) is being...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's open payload bay
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Nov 13, 1981

View of the Columbia's open payload bay

STS002-13-208 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- This clear view of the aft section of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission
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Mar 11, 2008

Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission

S123-E-005072 (11 Mar. 2008) --- This view out the aft starboard window on Endeavour's flight deck was one of a...

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NASA image: Engineers prepare for data download from the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Feb 11, 2025

Engineers prepare for data download from the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts wrap up science flights on the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00044
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Mar 1, 2005

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Now on NASA's Space Shuttle Status Report: Kennedy Space Center continues working toward safe Return to Flight 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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