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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-98pc1211
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Oct 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --Out of its crate, the Mars Polar Lander is maneuvered inside the Spacecraft Assembly...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad
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Feb 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Solar Orbiter spacecraft departs the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7019
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Feb 27, 1979

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Range : 6 million kilometers (3.7 million miles) Central Longitude 120 degrees west, North is up. and 3rd from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4978
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Jun 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians disconnect...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4757
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers deliver the fifth and final solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4764
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers using an overhead crane lift the...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Liftoff
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Feb 9, 2020

Solar Orbiter Liftoff

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, carrying the Solar Orbiter, lifts off Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: ESM-3 Arrival at KSC
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Sep 3, 2024

ESM-3 Arrival at KSC

The European Service Module 3 for NASA’s Artemis III mission arrives at Port Canaveral on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6318
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Reflected in water surrounding Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4957
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Jun 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., -- Workers transport NASA's Juno spacecraft from Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility in...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad
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Feb 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad

After departing the Vertical Integration Facility, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Solar Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3759
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May 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. have positioned...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3982
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May 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket slated to launch NASA's Juno...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4629
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Jun 16, 2011

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Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. monitor NASA's Juno spacecraft, as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4738
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Jun 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers deliver a solid rocket motor to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4069
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Centaur upper stage for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket slated to launch...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Spacecraft Transfer at Astrotech
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Spacecraft Transfer at Astrotech

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is transferred between buildings as it undergoes prelaunch processing at the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Polar Winds
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Apr 5, 2018

Polar Winds

This VIS image shows 'streamers' of clouds created by katabatic winds at the north polar cap. Katabatic winds are...

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NASA image: Mimas Polar Maps - June 2017
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Jun 13, 2017

Mimas Polar Maps - June 2017

The northern and southern hemispheres of Saturn's moon Mimas are seen in these polar stereographic maps, mosaicked...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4630
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Jun 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. NASA's Juno spacecraft has...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4370
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Jun 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the first stage of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4753
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Jun 15, 2011

KSC-2011-4753

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers using an overhead crane guide a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4975
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Jun 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech's Hazardous Processing Facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians attach an...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1591
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Nov 2, 1997

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The third stage of the Lockheed Martin Athena launch vehicle is placed atop the vehicle’s second stage at Launch...

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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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