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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-05pd-0412
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Mar 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During the 2005 FIRST Robotics Regional Competition held at the University of Central...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout to the Pad, SLC-41 - DRONE
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Rollout to the Pad, SLC-41 - DRONE

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, arrives at Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2506
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May 30, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers install a radial retraction system on NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1246
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers finish attaching the mated Pegasus XL and...

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NASA image: Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)
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May 20, 1996

Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)

S77-E-5022 (20 May 1996)--- Following its deployment from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Spartan 207/Inflatable...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This cutaway illustration shows the characteristics and basic elements of the Skylab Orbiter Workshop (OWS). The OWS...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2490
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May 29, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers unwrap NASA's IRIS spacecraft after its connection to the nose of an Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2619
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – NASA's IRIS spacecraft before the second half of the payload fairing is installed over it. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6391
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Aug 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour sits outside Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2482
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May 29, 2013

KSC-2013-2482

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers prepare to connect NASA's IRIS spacecraft to the nose of an Orbital Sciences...

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NASA image: COWVR, TEMPEST Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Franklin
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Aug 29, 2023

COWVR, TEMPEST Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Franklin

A pair of weather instruments built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California captured images of...

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NASA image: jsc2021m000100_Expedition_64_Soyuz_MS17_Relocation_Timelapse_210319
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Mar 19, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW TAKES A SPIN AROUND THE BLOCK IN THEIR SOYUZ VEHICLE Expedition 64 Commander Sergey Ryzhikov of...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1241
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite move under the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2728
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Jun 13, 2013

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VANDENBERG ABF, Calif. - The Orbital Sciences launch team monitors the Pegasus XL rocket that will lift NASA's IRIS...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL GALEX
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Mar 13, 2003

Pegasus XL GALEX

In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, the Pegasus XL launch vehicle is in position for mating of the Galaxy...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc607
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Apr 8, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-83 Pilot Susan L. Still greets KSC postlanding operations workers on Runway 33 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2512
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May 31, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Engineers move the payload fairing into place for NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing connects to...

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NASA image: MSFC Teams at MSFCC Moniter Launch Conditions for Crew 1 Mission
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Nov 12, 2020

MSFC Teams at MSFCC Moniter Launch Conditions for Crew 1 Mission

Teams at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center help monitor launch conditions for the Crew 1 mission from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2617
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Jun 10, 2013

KSC-2013-2617

VANDENBERG AFB - Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0741
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Mar 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2580
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Jun 5, 2013

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- VANDENBERG AFB – An engineer makes preparations on the starboard side of the payload fairing before it is...

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NASA image: Cassidy in Quest airlock with malfunctioning EMU
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Aug 27, 2013

Cassidy in Quest airlock with malfunctioning EMU

ISS036-E-037231 (27 Aug. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, works with an...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing

From left to right: Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator, NASA JPL; Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager,...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc605
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Apr 8, 1997

KSC-97pc605

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia glides in for a touchdown on Runway 33 at KSC’s...

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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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