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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-2013-3619
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Sep 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the flame trench deflector...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0838
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Apr 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge is towed on the barge channel leading to the Launch Complex 39 Area....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2400
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Sep 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This logo represents the mission of the Dawn spacecraft. During its nearly decade-long...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Testing
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May 26, 2015

Orion Heat Shield Testing

THE ORION HEAT SHIELD, WHICH WAS AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM MARCH-MAY 2015 FOR ENGINEERING AND...

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Feb 14, 2023

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iss068e053964 (Feb. 14, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Josh Cassada uses a plastic...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0540
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Mar 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technicians Dave Fuller...

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Feb 20, 2013

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JSC2013-E-013365 (February 2013) --- Taking a break from a training schedule that will lead them up to a March 2013...

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NASA image: Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion

On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion, U.S. Navy divers in two rigid hull inflatable boats and two...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-369
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 11 Commander Neil A. Armstrong leads astronauts Michael Collins and Edwin E....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0528
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Mar 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technicians Jim Burgess...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim processes bone cell samples inside the Life Science Glovebox
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Aug 28, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim processes bone cell samples inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e0548857 (Aug. 28, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedtion 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim processes bone cell...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0109
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The right aft booster, comprised of the aft skirt and the aft motor segment, leaves the...

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NASA image: Soyuz 741 Descent OBT
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Jun 17, 2019

Soyuz 741 Descent OBT

iss059e111655 (June 17, 2019) --- Expedition 59 Commander Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos practices descent maneuvers on...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1107
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May 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mahesh Aney, who is director of photography on a film crew from India, sets up a...

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NASA image: NASA and Czech Republic Sign Artemis Accords Agreements
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May 3, 2023

NASA and Czech Republic Sign Artemis Accords Agreements

On May 3, 2023, NASA senior leaders and Department of State officials for the Czech Republic signed Artemis Accords...

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NASA image: iss056e100256
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Jul 29, 2018

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iss056e100256 (Jult 29, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold works with a student-designed...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

Lori Magruder, ICESat-2 Science Definition Team Lead, University of Texas, is seen during a NASA Ice, Cloud and land...

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NASA image: Climate Town Hall with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Climate Town Hall with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

During the climate town hall meeting on June 17th 2024, Dr. Calvin and center leaders explored how technologies...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Module-51 Status 3
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Mar 25, 2020

Nanoracks Module-51 Status 3

iss062e112447 (3/25/2020) --- A View of the ISSET-Nanoracks-Mission Discovery 4 investigation aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1472
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Jul 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Ted Hartka, MESSENGER lead mechanical engineer, with The Johns Hopkins University...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2055
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Jul 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21331 (12 July 2001) --- Alan L. (Lee) Briscoe, chief engineer for the Mission Operations Directorate,...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Preflight
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Mar 11, 2011

Expedition 27 Preflight

At the Kremlin Wall in Moscow March 11, 2011 (from the left to right) NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1029
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Jan 6, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a visit to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Chief Technologist David...

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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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