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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-98pc1686
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Nov 13, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-95 payloads hang suspended above the payload bay of the orbiter Discovery in...

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NASA image: Wilmore and Virts during Cyclops Installation on JEMAL Slide Table
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Nov 26, 2014

Wilmore and Virts during Cyclops Installation on JEMAL Slide Table

iss042e015971 (11/26/2011) --- NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Terry Virts are photographed during operations to...

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NASA image: Moon Gallery Demonstration Preflight Imagery
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Dec 8, 2021

Moon Gallery Demonstration Preflight Imagery

jsc2022e008878 (12/9/2021) --- A preflight view of the Moon Gallery payload. Moon Gallery evaluates the performance...

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NASA image: Moon Gallery Demonstration Preflight Imagery
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Dec 9, 2021

Moon Gallery Demonstration Preflight Imagery

jsc2022e008880 (12/9/2021) --- A preflight view of the Moon Gallery payload. Moon Gallery evaluates the performance...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1356
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Jun 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39B, the payloads for Return to Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1355
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Jun 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39B, the payloads for Return to Flight...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20
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Jan 30, 2020

Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20

Airbus workers inspect the Bartolomeo platform after it was unpacked from its shipping container in the Space...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20
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Jan 30, 2020

Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20

Airbus workers inspect the Bartolomeo platform after it was unpacked from its shipping container in the Space...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20
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Jan 30, 2020

Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20

The Bartolomeo platform that will be delivered to the International Space Station is unpacked from its shipping...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20
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Jan 30, 2020

Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20

Airbus workers inspects parts for the Bartolomeo platform after it was unpacked from its shipping container in the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1351
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Sep 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the payload canister at left draws closer to the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc953
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Aug 18, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John Glenn (left), who is a senator from Ohio, shares an amusing moment with KSC workers...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0795
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Apr 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Payload Canister...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc952
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Aug 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Payload Specialist John Glenn (left), who is a senator from Ohio, and Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0797
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Apr 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center observe the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1351
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Sep 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the payload canister at left draws closer to the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1352
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Sep 13, 2000

KSC00pp1352

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the payload canister with the Integrated Truss Structure Z1 inside...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1131
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Sep 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft is lifted from its work stand to...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1352
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Sep 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the payload canister with the Integrated Truss Structure Z1 inside...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1133
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Sep 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft is placed inside the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1132
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Sep 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft is suspended above the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1032
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Sep 3, 1998

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During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), STS-95 crew members watch as workers move the Spartan payload inside...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0796
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Apr 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Payload Canister...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0798
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Apr 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the vertical Payload...

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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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