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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-2012-6347
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Nov 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility, or RPSF, at the Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3451
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Aug 10, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – U.S. Naval Sea Cadets sign a banner on the USS Anchorage docked in the Port of Los Angeles...

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NASA image: M2-F2 on ramp
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Feb 24, 1966

M2-F2 on ramp

The M2-F2 Lifting Body is seen here on the ramp at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
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Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the left side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
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Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the right side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3931
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Sep 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage is docked at Naval Base San Diego during loading operations in its well deck...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1332
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Feb 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1333
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Feb 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3917
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of Underway Recovery Test 4A in the Pacific Ocean, the Orion boilerplate test...

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NASA image: First Ogive Panel Installed on Orion
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Oct 11, 2014

First Ogive Panel Installed on Orion

The first of four Ogive panels is lifted by crane for installation on Orion's Launch Abort System inside the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7929
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Nov 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this view, taken from the top of the 355-foot-tall...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3877
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On board the USS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, U.S. Navy personnel check...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2856
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Jun 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1331
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Feb 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2560
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Jun 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot gets a close look at the flame deflector on...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2817
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Jun 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, are...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2821
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Jun 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, are...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7928
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Nov 23, 2011

KSC-2011-7928

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this view, taken from the top of the 355-foot-tall...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7921
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Nov 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jose Lopez, NASA Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3886
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is being lifted by stationary crane off the side of the USS...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7920
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Nov 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium in Florida, Scott Colloredo, NASA 21st...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2558
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Jun 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot, second from right, is briefed on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7999
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Will.i.am (left), entertainer and member of The...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2818
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Jun 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, are...

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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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