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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-02pd1777
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite rests inside the first half of the fairing during encapsulation....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0712
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Jun 1, 2000

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The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) sits on a workstand in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1778
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite sits between the two halves of the fairing before encapsulation...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1776
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers make adjustments on the first part of the fairing around the TDRS-J satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0715
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Jun 1, 2000

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Workers in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF-2) conduct electrical testing on the Tracking...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0755
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Jun 13, 2000

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The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) sits fully encapsulated inside the fairing. Next, it will be...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0755
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Jun 13, 2000

KSC00pp0755

The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) sits fully encapsulated inside the fairing. Next, it will be...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1772
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- TheTDRS-J satellite (left) and part of the fairing (right) are on display for the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1774
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers keep check on the TDRS-J satellite (foreground) as the fairing (background)...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1773
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fairing (left) is moved toward the TDRS-J satellite (right) for encapsulation. The...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1833
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A transporter carrying the encapsulated TDRS-J satellite crosses a bridge heading to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0713
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Jun 1, 2000

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Workers in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF-2) prepare the Tracking and Data Relay...

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NASA image: 74PC-374
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May 30, 1974

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An Air Force Titan III-C lifted off from Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 9:00 A.M. EDT today to...

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NASA image: 74P-127
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May 30, 1974

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An Air Force Titan III-C lifted off from Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 9:00 A.M. EDT today to...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Pre-Launch Press Conference
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Jan 21, 2014

TDRS-L Pre-Launch Press Conference

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency and contractor...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1021
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May 23, 2001

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The newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) satellite is in the spotlight at Astrotech,...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Tori McLendon of NASA Communications, speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of America's...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1022
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May 23, 2001

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The newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) satellite is in the spotlight at Astrotech,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1019
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May 23, 2001

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The newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) satellite is ready at Astrotech, in...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1018
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May 23, 2001

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The newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) satellite is ready at Astrotech, in...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1960

Early Program Development

This 1960 artist's concept shows a 24-hour communication satellite design incorporating an arc engine with a nuclear...

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NASA image: KSC-75PC-0366
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Jul 17, 1975

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians check out the Symphonie-B spacecraft during launch preparations at KSC....

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NASA image: Deployment of the Telesat-I (Anik C-1) on first day of STS 51-D mission
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Apr 12, 1985

Deployment of the Telesat-I (Anik C-1) on first day of STS 51-D mission

51D-31-050 (12 April 1985) --- Among 51-D's first day activities was the deployment of the Telesat-I (Anik C-1)...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) satellite deployment
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Apr 13, 1985

View of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) satellite deployment

51D-31-081 (13 April 1985) --- 70mm view of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) communications satellite as it spins, frisbee...

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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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