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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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Oct 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1127
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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1175
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform, turns the corner on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7038
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts from Space Shuttle Atlantis’ STS-135 mission return to the Training Auditorium at...

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NASA image: 2015-1021
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Jan 6, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, standing near Orion, looked over the agency's spacecraft...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The prime and backup crew buses are escorted through the Baikonur Cosmodrome as the crew returns to the Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00142
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May 23, 2005

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NOAA-N Webcast Closing Tiffany Nail: Thanks to all of you for sending us such great questions. Two lucky winners are...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4682
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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1128
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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00186
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Jun 4, 2004

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For the Space Shuttle orbiter, blankets do more than keep away the cold. They also offer protection from intense...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1547
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Jul 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson (right), NASA Vehicle Manager, briefs the media attending an...

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NASA image: Service Module Surround Sound
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May 22, 2019

Service Module Surround Sound

Orion’s service module for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission was moved from a test stand to a test cell inside the Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7040
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts from Space Shuttle Atlantis’ STS-135 mission return to the Training Auditorium at...

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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Dell Chapman applies tape to hold the gap filler in...

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Apr 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP), crawls toward Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1017
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Jan 6, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden looked over the agency's Orion spacecraft this morning for...

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Mar 6, 2001

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Viewed from the rear, the orbiter Atlantis heads toward the open doors of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1151
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Near the turn basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a helicopter passes Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4678
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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion, pilots in two H60-S Seahawk helicopters...

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NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner prepares for acoustic testing at Boeing’s spacecraft test facilities in El Segundo,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2676
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Bill Pickavance (in front), vice president, associate program manager of Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2604
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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Gene Peavler performs pull tests on newly installed...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1132
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours, the Crawler_Transporter moves under Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Service Module Surround Sound
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May 22, 2019

Service Module Surround Sound

Orion’s service module for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission was moved from a test stand to a test cell inside the Operations...

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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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