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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 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Delta...

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Mar 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Components of the Mars Exploration Rovers are undergoing testing in the Payload...

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Feb 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the Horizontal Integration Facility, technicians complete the mating of the...

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Sep 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Horizontal Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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May 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex 17B in Florida, workers secure the second stage of a United...

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Aug 31, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The truck transporting the second stage Centaur backs into the Atlas Space Operations...

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NASA image: TEST STAND 4697 CONSTRUCTION
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Jan 6, 2016

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A CRANE MOVES THE FIRST STEEL TIER TO BE BOLTED INTO PLACE ON JAN. 6, FOR WELDING OF A SECOND NEW STRUCTURAL TEST...

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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is raised to a vertical position for its lift...

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May 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex 17B in Florida, workers lower the second stage of a United...

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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II second stage is being...

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Dec 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Complex 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers guide the second...

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May 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex 17B in Florida, workers attach an overhead crane to the...

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Aug 31, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The truck transporting the second stage Centaur drives away from the Skid Strip on Cape...

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Jul 21, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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Sep 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers maneuver the Demonstration of...

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Dec 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Wrapped in a protective covering, the Mars Climate Orbiter with its upper stage...

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May 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers on Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3181
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Jul 14, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A security detail accompanies the second stage, or upper stage, of a United...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3422
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May 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers transport the second stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II launch vehicle to...

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Nov 3, 1998

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At pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is lowered into the first stage. The...

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May 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers on Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...

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May 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, cranes raise the...

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May 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Space Launch Complex 17B in Florida, workers install a protective covering around...

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Feb 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Arrival of the first and second stages of the Boeing Delta IV rocket at Launch Pad 37-B...

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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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