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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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Jan 17, 2000

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The first of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center arrives at Port Canaveral. They were shipped by...

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Jan 17, 2000

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One of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center arrives at Port Canaveral. In the background is a...

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Jan 17, 2000

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One of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center sits on the dock at Port Canaveral. In the background...

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Jan 17, 2000

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One of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center sits on the dock at Port Canaveral. In the background...

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Jan 17, 2000

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One of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center sits on the dock at Port Canaveral. In the background...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The mission patch for STS-85 is designed to reflect the broad range of science and engineering payloads on the...

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Jan 17, 2000

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One of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center arrives at Port Canaveral. They were shipped by barge...

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NASA image: NASA Payload LMS Deploys on Lunar Surface to Study Moon’s Interior
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Mar 14, 2025

NASA Payload LMS Deploys on Lunar Surface to Study Moon’s Interior

A science instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is the first extraterrestrial application of...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc638
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Apr 9, 1997

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The Atlas 1 payload fairing with the encapsulated GOES-K advanced weather satellite awaits transport to the launch...

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Mar 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians secure the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Kathy Lueders, third from right, associate administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission...

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Jun 11, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Mission Specialist Laurel Blair Salton Clark...

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Jun 11, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Blair Salton...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2576
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Mar 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare to move...

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Jun 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-O satellite is being transported...

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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the Geostationary Operational...

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Jun 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A logo applied to the fairing atop the Delta IV rocket awaiting liftoff on Launch Complex 37...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2583
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Mar 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-O satellite is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2578
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Mar 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians move the GOES-O...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc634
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Apr 10, 1997

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The GOES-K advanced weather satellite, already encapsulated in the Atlas 1 payload fairing, is carefully placed on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3571
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Jun 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-O satellite is being transported...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3555
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Jun 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., access platforms are being...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2582
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Mar 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-O satellite is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3554
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Jun 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., access platforms are being...

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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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