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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-07pd0833
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the second stage of a simulated emergency, known as Mode 4, one M-113 armored...

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NASA image: Reflected view of the TDRS in the STS-6 Challengers payload bay
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Apr 4, 1983

Reflected view of the TDRS in the STS-6 Challengers payload bay

STS006-38-844 (4 April 1983) --- The stowed tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) and its inertial upper stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3500
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The view from inside the mobile service tower at Space Launch Complex 2 on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3504
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3501
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3505
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers secure the Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Soil Moisture...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2324
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Apr 7, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to connect the Delta II first stage for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-108-75P-0005
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Jan 14, 1975

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Model of docked Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft in the foreground and skylight in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6784
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the hangar of the Delta Operations Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2325
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Apr 7, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers connect the interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3503
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers prepare to attach the Delta II interstage adapter, or ISA, for NASA's...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Decelerates in the Martian Atmosphere (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Rover Decelerates in the Martian Atmosphere (Illustration)

In this illustration of its descent to Mars, the spacecraft containing NASA's Perseverance rover slows down using...

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NASA image: Perseverance Guides Itself Towards the Surface (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Guides Itself Towards the Surface (Illustration)

The aeroshell containing NASA's Perseverance rover guides itself towards the Martian surface as it descends through...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1588
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Nov 2, 1997

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The third stage of the Lockheed Martin Athena launch vehicle arrives at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2234
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Sep 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center can be seen...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU), at left, is lowered for installation on the 0-level deck of...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Apr 15, 2004

Wernher von Braun

A pioneer of America's space program, Dr. von Braun stands by the five F-1 engines of the Saturn V launch vehicle....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2031
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Oct 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2036
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Oct 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2030
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Oct 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2032
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Oct 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the first stage of a...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1589
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Nov 2, 1997

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The third stage of the Lockheed Martin Athena launch vehicle arrives at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0182
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Jan 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Guests are gathered on stage during a ceremony at the KSC Visitor Complex held in...

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NASA image: SSC-20240604-s00655
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Jun 4, 2024

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United States Space Force training students and professors stand at the Thad Cochran Test Stand on June 4 during a...

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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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