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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: Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing
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Aug 9, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Support Building II, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, members of the media...

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NASA image: Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media
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Aug 9, 2018

Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Operations Support Building II, Dr. Eugene Parker, a pioneer in heliophysics and S....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1986
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Apr 15, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building OandC at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Scott...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing
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Aug 9, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Support Building II, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, members of the media...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1916
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Mar 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne space shuttle main engine, or SSME, is rotated into a...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00402
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Dec 21, 2004

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NASA retired its esteemed B-52B heavy-lift aircraft after nearly half a century of consistent service. The B-52B's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7811
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the crawlerway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians confer before the...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 6, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

The Orion crew module is recovered after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off the coast of San Diego,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1354
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Just outside of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8104
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sun sets behind the mobile launcher, or ML, as it makes its way past the turn basin at...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4782
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Dec 8, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- At Naval Base San Diego in California, NASA's Orion spacecraft is being offloaded from the well...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8094
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mobile launcher, or ML, negotiates the 4.2-mile stretch of crawlerway between Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7792
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a water truck leads the way spraying water on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8101
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana (second from right) is on hand for the move of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7813
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the crawlerway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher (ML) rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7804
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The natural vegetation at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida frames the Mobile Launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7787
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a water truck leads the way spraying water on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7783
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians monitor nearby as the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown Recovery
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Dec 6, 2014

Orion Splashdown Recovery

The Orion crew module is recovered after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off the coast of San Diego,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8098
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mobile launcher, or ML, towers above the crawlerway between Launch Pad 39B and the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1501
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Feb 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians monitor the progress as...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7799
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the crawlerway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an aerial view shows the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8095
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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mobile launcher, or ML, passes by the Launch Complex 39 Observation Gantry at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7781
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher (ML) is being prepared for its...

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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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