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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-03pd1325
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second stage of the Delta II rocket is lifted up the launch tower on Pad 17-A, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3430
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May 10, 2011

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

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NASA image: Liftoff of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission
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Jul 16, 1969

Liftoff of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission

S69-39958 (16 July 1969) --- A 70mm Airborne Lightweight Optical Tracking System (ALOTS) camera, mounted in a pod on...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2060
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Aug 31, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), the second stage Centaur...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6439
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Nov 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a crane prepares to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0675
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Mar 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, two solid rocket boosters are in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0281
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Feb 15, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1542
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Oct 14, 1997

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At Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Station, the Mobile Service Tower has been retracted away from the Titan...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3425
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May 10, 2011

KSC-2011-3425

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

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NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Panel Test Weld
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Feb 9, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Panel Test Weld

EUS panel test weld at the VXC in Building 115 at the Michoud Assembly Facility on Tuesday, February 9, 2021....

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NASA image: Manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS
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Feb 9, 2021

Manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS

Technicians are manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the...

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NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Panel Test Weld
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Feb 9, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Panel Test Weld

EUS panel test weld at the VXC in Building 115 at the Michoud Assembly Facility on Tuesday, February 9, 2021....

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NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) for future flights of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket
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Feb 9, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) for future flights of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket

Technicians are manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the...

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NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Test Panel Lifts
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Feb 11, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Test Panel Lifts

Lift of three EUS test panels in VWC at Michoud Assembly Facility on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Technicians are...

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NASA image: Manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS)
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Feb 9, 2021

Manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS)

Technicians are manufacturing and testing the first in a series of initial weld confidence articles for the...

MSFC
NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Test Panel Lifts
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Feb 11, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Test Panel Lifts

Lift of three EUS test panels in VWC at Michoud Assembly Facility on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Technicians are...

MSFC
NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Test Panel Lifts
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Feb 11, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Test Panel Lifts

Lift of three EUS test panels in VWC at Michoud Assembly Facility on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Technicians are...

MSFC
NASA image: Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Panel Test Weld
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Feb 9, 2021

Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Panel Test Weld

EUS panel test weld at the VXC in Building 115 at the Michoud Assembly Facility on Tuesday, February 9, 2021....

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-5599
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Jul 7, 2011

KSC-2011-5599

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The second stage for the Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX, Falcon 9 rocket is...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4419
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Dec 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Centaur second stage that will help boost the Tracking and Data...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4424
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Dec 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, engineers and technicians support...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4417
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Dec 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Centaur second stage that will help boost the Tracking and Data...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4429
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Dec 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41, a Centaur second stage is positioned...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5771
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Dec 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket static fire test on Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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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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