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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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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is lifted into a vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4575
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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, XCOR President Jeff Greason addresses guests at a...

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Nov 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-066
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Aug 9, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The PICSat and Starshine 3 (back) payloads wait for their launch aboard the Athena 1 launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Russian Search and Rescue helicopter teams wait to take off from Kustanay, Kazakhstan to support the Soyuz TMA-13M...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3274
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Oct 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls via the crawlerway to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the tilt table lowers the STEREO...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-039
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Trucks transporting Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena...

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NASA image: STS-35 crewmembers in M113 tracked vehicle during TCDT at KSC
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Apr 27, 1990

STS-35 crewmembers in M113 tracked vehicle during TCDT at KSC

S90-40670 (13 June 1990) --- STS-35 crewmembers take a ride in the M113 tracked vehicle during emergency training...

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NASA image: VAB Painting
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Jun 23, 2020

VAB Painting

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5734
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Nov 16, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, work is under way to mate the first...

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NASA image: Worm Logo Painting on SLS Booster Segments
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Sep 4, 2020

Worm Logo Painting on SLS Booster Segments

A worker with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) finishes the first coat of the bright red “worm” logo taking...

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Jul 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Boeing Delta II second...

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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STEREO spacecraft sits on a test stand inside the Astrotech facility in Titusville,...

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Jul 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1859
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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians inside the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Florida, move the STEREO...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload
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Feb 6, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster arrives for the Orbital ATK CRS-7 commercial resupply mission to...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0212
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), Sir Richard...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa is seen inside an elevator on the SpaceX...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stages, Arrival and Offload
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Feb 6, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stages, Arrival and Offload

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Centaur upper stage arrived for the Orbital ATK CRS-7 commercial resupply mission...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As a rosy dawn creeps over the horizon, Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration...

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Jul 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Boeing Delta II second...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1037
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Jan 6, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences Corp. Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-041
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians inspect Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, at Kodiak...

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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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