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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-00pp1486
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Oct 4, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-92 crew gather outside the gate to Launch Pad 39A where Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-131 Launch from Firing Room 4
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Launch from Firing Room 4

STS131-S-055 (5 April 2010) --- Assistant Launch Director Mike Leinbach (right) speaks with NASA commentator Mike...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2569
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Pete Nickolenko (right) and Mike Leinbach, assistant launch director,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1487
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Nov 3, 1998

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The STS-88 crew members pose for a group photograph in front of a T-38 jet aircraft after their nighttime arrival at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4965
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Aug 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2589
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery roars off Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: STS-131 Launch from Firing Room 4
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Launch from Firing Room 4

STS131-S-058 (5 April 2010) --- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden congratulates the team in NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Mastracchio on the S1 Truss during EVA 3
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Apr 13, 2010

Mastracchio on the S1 Truss during EVA 3

ISS023-E-022870 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2591
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lifts off of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move
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Mar 18, 2019

Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move

A transportation container carrying NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3, or OCO-3, payload is moved to a truck for...

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NASA image: Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

Seen here is an exterior view of the Launch Control Center (LCC) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, located...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3980
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Jul 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: MS Reilly in airlock at the end of the third EVA
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Jul 21, 2001

MS Reilly in airlock at the end of the third EVA

STS104-E-5237 (20 July 2001) --- Astronaut James F. Reilly participates in a bit of space history as he joins...

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NASA image: Anderson in PLB
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Apr 13, 2010

Anderson in PLB

S131-E-009488 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2513
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0521
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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-92 crew pose for the photographer during a break from checking out...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2606
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Pete Nickolenko, STS-131 launch director, addresses the media from the Press Site auditorium...

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NASA image: LC 39 Press Site Mural
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Jan 10, 2022

LC 39 Press Site Mural

A dedication to those who tell the NASA story is part of a mural painted by Florida artist Christopher Maslow on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2608
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Bill Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space Operations addresses the media from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5648
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Nov 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to work...

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NASA image: Anderson in PLB
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Apr 13, 2010

Anderson in PLB

S131-E-009486 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 20, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

This image of the International Space Station (ISS) was photographed by one of the crewmembers of the STS-105...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4971
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Aug 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5654
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Nov 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to work...

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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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