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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-99pp0294
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Mar 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the woods next to the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the KSC response team takes...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2775
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Apr 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency helicopter pilots ensure all is clear...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0297
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Mar 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0296
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Mar 17, 1999

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During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the KSC response team...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2802
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May 1, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bill Martin, a URS Federal Technical Services...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4217
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Sep 25, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, helicopter crew chief Mark Smith, of URS Federal...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0300
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Mar 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0299
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Mar 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Interim director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Lt. Gen. Larry James, USAF (Ret.), second from right, accepts...

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NASA image: How’s the Weather on Mars? (NASA Mars Report) (November 15, 2021)
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Nov 15, 2021

How’s the Weather on Mars? (NASA Mars Report) (November 15, 2021)

Seasons change even on Mars and NASA's fleet of explorers are helping scientists learn more about the effects on the...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Goes Vertical
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Mar 30, 2021

Ingenuity Goes Vertical

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter extends vertically into place after being rotated outward from its horizontal...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Swings Down
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Mar 30, 2021

Ingenuity Swings Down

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter swings down, with two of its four legs extended, from the belly of the Perseverance...

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NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter
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Apr 11, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter

NASA researcher A.J. Jaffe prepares the NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments...

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NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter
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Apr 11, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter

NASA researchers Elizabeth Nail (foreground) and A.J. Jaffe (background) prepare the NASA Airborne Instrumentation...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0301
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Mar 17, 1999

KSC-99pp0301

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc777
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Jun 25, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A beach ball-sized infrared camera, part of the Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR),...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc779
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Jun 25, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A beach ball-sized infrared camera, part of the Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR),...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc775
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Jun 25, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Huey UH-1 helicopter lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility to pick up Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc778
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Jun 25, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A forest fire burning in Volusia County, Florida, is clearly visible from NASA's Huey...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc774
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Jun 25, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sgt. Mark Hines, of Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Security, checks out equipment used to...

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NASA image: jsc2026m000036_Meet_ESA_Astronaut_Sophie_Adenot_Crew-12_Mission_Specialist_SOCIAL
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Feb 17, 2026

jsc2026m000036_Meet_ESA_Astronaut_Sophie_Adenot_Crew-12_Mission_Specialist_SOCIAL

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot is a mission specialist for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. This...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc781
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Jun 25, 1998

KSC-98pc781

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A beach ball-sized infrared camera, part of the Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR),...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0298
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Mar 17, 1999

KSC-99pp0298

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc776
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Jun 25, 1998

KSC-98pc776

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A beach ball-sized infrared camera, part of the Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR),...

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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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