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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-07pd3647
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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the wiring is checked and validated...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3650
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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the wiring is checked and validated...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3644
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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician sets up wiring for the...

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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the wiring is checked and validated...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3930
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Jun 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 1, 2002

Around Marshall

This is a ground level view of Test Stand 500 at the east test area of the Marshall Space Flight Center. Originally...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2086
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, Boeing-Rocketdyne technicians attach an overhead crane to...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions
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Apr 4, 2019

NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions

NASA conducted a hot fire test of RS-25 flight engine No. 2062 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions
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Apr 4, 2019

NASA Achieves Testing Milestone with Engines for Initial SLS Missions

NASA conducted a hot fire test of RS-25 flight engine No. 2062 on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on...

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NASA image: NASA Conducts Second RS-25 Engine Test of Year at Stennis Space Center
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Feb 8, 2022

NASA Conducts Second RS-25 Engine Test of Year at Stennis Space Center

NASA conducted its second RS-25 engine hot fire test of the new year Feb. 8 on the Fred Haise Test Stand at Stennis...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2089
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, Boeing-Rocketdyne technicians remove the container that...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2091
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, the third Space Shuttle Main Engine for Discovery’s Return...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2085
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Enclosed inside the shipping container, the third Space Shuttle Main Engine for...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2087
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, the third Space Shuttle Main Engine for Discovery’s Return...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2088
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, Boeing-Rocketdyne technicians begin removing the end of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2090
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, Boeing-Rocketdyne technicians secure on a stand the third...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1587
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Patricia Slinger (left), a test engineer, and Monica Hagley, an avionics test engineer,...

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Sep 9, 1977

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The first Space Shuttle External Tank, the Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA), rolls off the assembly line...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0124
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Feb 20, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shoot from the nozzles of Space Shuttle Columbia's three main engines during the...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0058
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Feb 20, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shoot from the nozzles of Space Shuttle Columbia's three main engines during the...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Aug 8, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

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NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
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Aug 8, 2006

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

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NASA image: Flight Day 1: Orion Completes First Outbound Trajectory Correction Burn
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Nov 16, 2022

Flight Day 1: Orion Completes First Outbound Trajectory Correction Burn

art001m1203201437 (Nov. 16, 2022) Orion conducted the first outbound trajectory burn at 9:32 a.m. EST on Nov. 16,...

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NASA image: Estess Building ceremony
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May 2, 2011

Estess Building ceremony

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes Roy S. Estess family members and guests May 2 to the...

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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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