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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: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test

Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: OCI on the Tilt Mechanism
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Jul 20, 2022

OCI on the Tilt Mechanism

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is integrated on the Tilt Mechanism prior to environmental testing in the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0579
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Mar 19, 2001

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Workers in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2 make a last-minute check on the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1136
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Jan 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4542
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Aug 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers offload the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer...

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NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS

Backdropped against the Earth's surface, the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) with its solar array (SA) panels deployed...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc542
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Apr 28, 1998

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The SPACEHAB Single Module is raised by crane from a transporter in KSC's Space Station Processing Facility, where...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1864
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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lowers the...

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NASA image: Mapping Pluto Methane Ice
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Sep 24, 2015

Mapping Pluto Methane Ice

The Ralph/LEISA infrared spectrometer on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft mapped compositions across Pluto's surface...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2581
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Pilot Greg H. Johnson performs a walkdown of space shuttle Endeavour's payload bay....

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NASA image: OCI Crane Lift off of Vibration Table
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Jul 29, 2022

OCI Crane Lift off of Vibration Table

Mechanical technicians, Thomas Huber and John Poulsen, don safety harnesses and carefully guide the crane lifted...

GSFC
NASA image: OCI Integration to Tilt Mechanism
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Nov 12, 2022

OCI Integration to Tilt Mechanism

Mechanical technicians, Nicholas Kwaitkowski, Tyere Garner, and Gary Sheridon, use a flashlight to check for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3728
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises on twin columns of flame through clouds of smoke and steam...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1131
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Jan 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0158
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Feb 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-109 Payload Commander John Grunsfeld arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to...

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NASA image: OCI Environmental Testing Team Photo
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Jul 27, 2022

OCI Environmental Testing Team Photo

The Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) environmental testing team poses with the bagged Ocean Color Instrument (OCI)...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS taken with a Fisheye Camera during EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

Exterior view of ISS taken with a Fisheye Camera during EVA

ISS028-E-016138 (12 July 2011) --- This picture, photographed by NASA astronaut Ron Garan during the spacewalk...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3742
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises on twin columns of flame from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1143
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Jan 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0570
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Mar 19, 2001

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Workers in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2 prepare the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter for its move to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3725
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's main engines ignite for liftoff at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC999
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Jul 7, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery rolls over from Orbiter Processing Facility 2 on top of the orbiter transporter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3721
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour roars through clouds of smoke and steam from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2349
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Mar 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 AMS and Express Logistics Carrier-3...

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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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