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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-02pd1882
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Dec 9, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia rolls out from the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0420
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Mar 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF), the Hitchhiker Bridge is lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0416
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Mar 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, an overhead crane lowers a GetAway Special...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0419
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Mar 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF), workers check the Hitchhiker Bridge...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Jim Green, director, Planetary Division, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, speaks at a public event at NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0364
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Mar 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, STS-107 crew members check equipment for their mission. From left are...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0653
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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, the Hitchhiker Bridge with GetAway Special...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 1998

International Space Station (ISS)

This artist's digital concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0734
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility attach the overhead crane to the SHI...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Jim Green, director, Planetary Division, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, answers a question at a public event at...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0748
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SHI Research Double Module (SHI_RDM) (right) and Hitchhiker Carrier (left) are...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0413
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Mar 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility prepares a GetAway Special canister...

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NASA image: International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space
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Sep 28, 2024

International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space

Orbiting more than 200 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a powerhouse of cutting-edge science...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0746
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM) and...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0752
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility keep watch as the SHI Research Double Module...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0417
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Mar 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF), workers attach a crane to the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0750
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM) (right) and Hitchhiker Carrier (left) are...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0737
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane lowers the SHI Research...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0424
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Apr 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, STS-107 crew members review test results on...

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NASA image: How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity | We Asked a NASA Expert
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Apr 30, 2025

How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity | We Asked a NASA Expert

When it comes to experiments in space, astronauts on the International Space Station face challenges you won’t find...

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NASA image: Aerial Views of KSC
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Jul 23, 2003

Aerial Views of KSC

The Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL) is a major new research facility under construction...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0751
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May 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM) (left) and Hitchhiker Carrier (right) are...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

International Microgravity Laboratory-1 (IML-1) was the first in a series of Shuttle flights dedicated to...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

The IML-1 mission was the first in a series of Shuttle flights dedicated to fundamental materials and life sciences...

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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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