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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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Oct 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rare view of a bobcat, spotted near the NASA Railroad tracks on a mid-morning. The...

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NASA image: Exploring Jupiter's Magnetic Field
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Jun 29, 2016

Exploring Jupiter's Magnetic Field

Magnetic fields are all around us, unseen forces that can shape their environments in profound ways. Earth's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3457
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May 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0534
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Apr 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is slowed during landing by the open drag chute behind the tail. The orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3390
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Jun 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After a two-day trip from California, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and its piggyback...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1709
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Mar 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery is towed to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1799
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After demate from the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, Atlantis begins its trek from...

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NASA image: NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge
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Oct 28, 2022

NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2321
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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a view from a different angle shows...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2074
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery makes its way in darkness to the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1739
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Struts on the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, attach the orbiter Atlantis for the...

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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: Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher
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Jun 18, 2019

Core Stage Engine Platform Installation on Mobile Launcher

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the engine service platform that...

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Dec 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In High Bay 1 in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Resting atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Atlantis is viewed from a...

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Feb 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near a road at Kennedy Space Center, a red-shouldered hawk perches on a weathered tree...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Making history with the first-ever launch on Independence Day, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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Apr 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technicians (left to right) Tod Biddle, Bob Wright and Mark Noel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3387
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Jun 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After a two-day trip from California, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and its piggyback...

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NASA image: Drive Fan for the Icing Research Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1944

Drive Fan for the Icing Research Tunnel

View of the drive fan for the Icing Research Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3392
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Jun 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After a two-day trip from California, the wheels of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA,...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This fish-eye view shows space shuttle Atlantis just after liftoff from Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp2991
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A fish-eye view of space shuttle Discovery as it lifts off Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0484
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Apr 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians at Launch Pad 39A begin removing thermal blankets and panels from a site...

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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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