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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: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for SWAPI - Mechanical Installatio
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Jun 23, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for SWAPI - Mechanical Installatio

Technicians reintegrate the Solar Wind and Pickup Ions (SWAPI) instrument of NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and...

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Nov 6, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Commander Robert D. Cabana (left) and Pilot Frederick W. "Rick" Sturckow (right) take their seats in...

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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1598
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Nov 4, 1997

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The crew of the STS-87 mission, scheduled for launch Nov. 19 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia from pad 39B at...

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Mar 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Scott Kerr, director of Engineering Development at Kennedy Space Center, addresses...

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NASA image: Showing Perseverance
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Mar 5, 2020

Showing Perseverance

Members of JPL's assembly, test and launch operations team for NASA's Perseverance mission show appreciation for...

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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility SLF at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Chad Stout...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1151
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Jan 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bob Cabana, addresses an audience at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1571
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad the day after the Shuttle’s launch on Return...

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NASA image: Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) Flight Har
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Sep 24, 2019

Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) Flight Har

From left, interns Isabella Aviles and Patrick Follis at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida cut up different...

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Dec 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, a team of external tank specialists from Lockheed Martin and the...

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Jan 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Frank Kline, Construction of Facilities project manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Andes Mountains, Chile
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Sep 30, 1994

Andes Mountains, Chile

STS068-260-078 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The ice visible along the bottom of this view is the north end of...

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Nov 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander's engine fires briefly in a tethered-flight test at...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission
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Apr 17, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission

STS059-238-074 (9-20 April 1994) --- The Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Gibraltar, and Alboran Sea (the westernmost...

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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, a technician checks cables and wires that will be used in the Time...

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Nov 6, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-88 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross (left) climbs into slideware basket behind...

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NASA image: Venus - Venera 8 Landing Site in Navka Region
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Sep 26, 1996

Venus - Venera 8 Landing Site in Navka Region

This image is a mosaic of 24 orbits of the Navka region of Venus. The image is centered at about 10 degrees south...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1150
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Jan 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bob Cabana, addresses an audience at...

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NASA image: Lucus Planum Yardangs
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Jul 22, 2020

Lucus Planum Yardangs

Today's VIS image is located on Lucus Planum. The surface in this image has been eroded by the wind to form features...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1567
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad the day after the Shuttle’s launch on Return...

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NASA image: NASA's Most Scientifically Complex Space Observatory Requires Precision
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Mar 12, 2019

NASA's Most Scientifically Complex Space Observatory Requires Precision

The James Webb Space Telescope is one the most ambitious, and technically complex missions NASA has ever set its...

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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the cryogenic test bed facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2880
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May 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Mobile Launcher, or ML, at the Mobile Launcher Park Site at...

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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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