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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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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1128
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Jan 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space...

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NASA image: PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install
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Oct 20, 2022

PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install

Engineers install multilayer insulation (MLI) on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032317 (12 March 2008) --- A close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3568
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers inside the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6553
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Aug 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, this spacecraft...

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Jun 13, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance employees prepare test articles to be used in wind tunnel...

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Aug 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-120 Commander Pamela A. Melroy (center left)...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-120 Commander Pamela A. Melroy makes a...

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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas is helped by the Closeout Crew with his launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6541
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Aug 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, preparations are...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1316
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Jan 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0112
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence talks to...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040790 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in...

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NASA image: STS-124 landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 landing

STS124-S-074 (14 June 2008) --- Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA associate administrator for Space Operations, looks at the...

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Jan 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Thermal Protection System Facility, Tim Wright, engineering manager with United...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3624
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana, NASA Deputy Administrator Lori...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0085
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned External Tank is raised above its transporter in the Vehicle Assembly...

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Sep 28, 1998

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Seen from behind, the orbiter Atlantis approaches the entrance of Orbiter Processing Facility 2 (OPF-2) where it...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-008640 (16 Nov. 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0091
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from an upper level in the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External...

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NASA image: PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install
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Oct 20, 2022

PRIME-1 MSolo MLI Install

Engineers install multilayer insulation (MLI) on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3626
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana addresses the audience assembled in Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3615
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana and U.S. Senator Bill Nelson pose for...

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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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