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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 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 stands inside...

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NASA image: LSP Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Group
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Feb 5, 2020

LSP Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Group

Members of the Goddard Space Flight Center Solar Orbiter Collaboration Project Office, along with Launch Services...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Encapsulation
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Jan 20, 2020

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is secured inside the United Launch Alliance payload fairing in the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1214
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May 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two fledgling ospreys begin flight lessons with their parent nearby (right). Their...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4012
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May 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a Volga-Dnepr Antonov AN-124-100,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3976
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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 have unloaded the...

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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-2011-4750
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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-2011-3972
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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 unload the first...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter PLA Mate Integration
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Jan 17, 2020

Solar Orbiter PLA Mate Integration

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is moved by crane from a work stand to the payload adapter inside Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1146
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of three osprey fledglings exercises its wings, anticipating flight. The nest is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4626
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Jun 16, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4737
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Jun 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers deliver a solid rocket motor to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4009
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May 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a Volga-Dnepr Antonov AN-124-100,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4776
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the fifth and final solid rocket booster now...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4974
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Jun 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare an...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1197
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Oct 1, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Mars Polar Lander is rolled from the Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1613
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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-2011-6306
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising from fire and smoke, NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3979
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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 are loading the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4624
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Jun 16, 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: 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 departs the Vertical Integration...

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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 arrives at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6311
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Fire lights up a crystal-clear blue sky on Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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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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