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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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Aug 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room (part of the Rotating Service Structure at the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0794
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Apr 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Payload Canister...

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Jun 3, 1992

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building high bay, STS-47 Payload Specialist Dr. Mamoru...

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Oct 2, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Space Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay, STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy (left) and...

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Jul 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shortly after midnight, the payload canister and convoy negotiate the turn on the...

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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls away from the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 (in the background) to the Vehicle...

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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls toward the open door of the Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving the Orbiter...

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Dec 4, 2000

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Viewed from inside Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, Atlantis is ready for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly...

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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC workers watch as the orbiter Discovery makes the turn around the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1824
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Dec 4, 2000

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Viewed from inside Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, Atlantis is ready for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly...

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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 on its transporter. It is being transferred...

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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls away from the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 (in the background) to the Vehicle...

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May 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Endeavour's payload bay in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, STS-118 crew members...

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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC workers watch as the orbiter Discovery makes the turn around the Vehicle Assembly...

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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 on its transporter. It is being transferred...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1828
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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls toward the open door of the Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving the Orbiter...

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Dec 4, 2000

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Inside Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, Atlantis is ready for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building. In the...

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Dec 4, 2000

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Inside Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, Atlantis is ready for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building. In the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0696
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane lifts the Multi-Purpose...

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Sep 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, a crane lifts space shuttle...

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Dec 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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Nov 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, technicians install a...

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Feb 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2214
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Sep 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, workers secure the...

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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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