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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: Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana tours Marshall Space Flight Center
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Jul 16, 2018

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana tours Marshall Space Flight Center

Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana, center, receives an update on SLS hardware from Heather Haney, left, an...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0241
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tim Terry, with Kennedy Space Center Integrated Communications Services, sits at the...

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NASA image: Boeing Unveils CST-100 Starliner Space Suit
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Jan 23, 2017

Boeing Unveils CST-100 Starliner Space Suit

The communications carrier is placed as part of Boeing's new spacesuit designed to be worn by astronauts flying on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion move from the MPPF to the LASF
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Aug 10, 2025

Artemis II Orion move from the MPPF to the LASF

Crews prepare to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Multi-Payload Processing Facility to the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1181
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May 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0342
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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician watches as the External Tank (ET) designated to fly on Return to Flight...

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NASA image: Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape
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Jan 22, 1968

Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape

S68-19459 (22 Jan. 1968) --- The Apollo 5 (LM-1/Saturn 204) unmanned space mission was launched from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for June 19, 2020
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Jun 19, 2020

Inside KSC! for June 19, 2020

This week, preparations for NASA and United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Mars 2020 mission continued. Technicians with...

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NASA image: STS-105 Flight Control Team Photo
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Jul 31, 2001

STS-105 Flight Control Team Photo

JSC2001-02115 (31 July 2001) --- The flight controllers for the Ascent/Entry shift for the upcoming STS-105 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2513
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Sep 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0240
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A long-range tracking camera captures images of space shuttle Atlantis as it launches...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3189
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., the fairing halves are moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3192
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians closely watch as the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1254
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Jun 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers close the hatch opening on the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0198
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Feb 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Atlantis awaits a vacancy in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion move from the MPPF to the LASF
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Aug 10, 2025

Artemis II Orion move from the MPPF to the LASF

Crews transport NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Multi-Payload Processing Facility to the Launch Abort...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion move from the MPPF to the LASF
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Aug 10, 2025

Artemis II Orion move from the MPPF to the LASF

Crews prepare to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Multi-Payload Processing Facility to the Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Stacking
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Apr 3, 2025

Artemis II LVSA Stacking

A massive crane lifts the launch vehicle stage adapter 250 feet into the air on Thursday, April 3, 2025, to prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc234
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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Pilot Joe Edwards Jr. is assisted with his ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white room at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape
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Jan 22, 1968

Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape

S68-19460 (22 Jan. 1968) --- The Apollo 5 (LM-1/Saturn 204) unmanned space mission was launched from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1497
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Jan 27, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The two halves of the fairing are closed around the NOAA-N Prime spacecraft in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2514
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Sep 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Boeing Unveils CST-100 Starliner Space Suit
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Jan 23, 2017

Boeing Unveils CST-100 Starliner Space Suit

Boeing's new spacesuit designed to be worn by astronauts flying on the CST-100 Starliner. Seen here being worn in...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00121
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Nov 3, 2009

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An aerial video crew observed the October 28, 2009 Ares I-X test flight from a Cessna Skymaster aircraft positioned...

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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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