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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: Solar Orbiter Liftoff
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Feb 9, 2020

Solar Orbiter Liftoff

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, carrying the Solar Orbiter, climbs upward after liftoff from Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3103
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Apr 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. attach an...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3966
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May 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers begin to unload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc110
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Jan 7, 1998

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NASA’s Lunar Prospector spacecraft launched successfully on its way to the moon from Launch Complex 46 (LC46) at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3986
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May 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket slated to launch NASA's Juno...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-1228
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTE, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Polar Lander...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4063
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers use a crane to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3938
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May 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians test the connections of solar...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS)
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Jan 6, 2020

Solar Orbiter Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS)

The booster of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch the Solar Orbiter spacecraft is lifted into...

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NASA image: Turn Basin Construction
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Jun 14, 2017

Turn Basin Construction

Modifications are underway at the Launch Complex 39 turn basin wharf at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3985
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May 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket slated to launch NASA's Juno...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2490
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Apr 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Black vultures gather near woods in NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. They are...

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NASA image: STS-37 MS Godwin balances MS Ross using her index finger on OV-104's middeck
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Apr 11, 1991

STS-37 MS Godwin balances MS Ross using her index finger on OV-104's middeck

STS037-29-002 (5-11 April 1991) --- Astronauts Linda M. Godwin and Jerry L. Ross perform a balancing act on...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS)
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Jan 6, 2020

Solar Orbiter Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS)

The booster of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch the Solar Orbiter spacecraft is lifted into...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3984
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May 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket slated to launch NASA's Juno...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad
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Feb 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Solar Orbiter spacecraft arrives at the launch pad at Space...

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NASA image: Turn Basin Construction
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Jun 14, 2017

Turn Basin Construction

Modifications are underway at the Launch Complex 39 turn basin wharf at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4758
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare the fifth and final solid...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1606
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Oct 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1216
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May 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A fledgling osprey soars above its nest, located in the NASA KSC News Center parking...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

Members of the Airbus team preparing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft for launch pause for a photo inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4745
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Jun 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers using an overhead crane lift a solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3837
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May 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a clean-room environment at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla....

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Liftoff
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Feb 9, 2020

Solar Orbiter Liftoff

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, carrying the Solar Orbiter, climbs upward after liftoff from Space Launch...

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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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