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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-03pd1441
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the background, scientists talk to the media about the experiments recovered during...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far right, updates community leaders, business executives, partners,...

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NASA image: IPD 100% Power Test
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Jul 12, 2006

IPD 100% Power Test

The Integrated Powerhead Demonstration engine was fired at 100 percent power for the first time July 12, 2006 at...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1917
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Dec 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana updates community leaders, business executives, partners, educators...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: Binar-1 Preflight Imagery
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Jan 25, 2021

Binar-1 Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052200 (1/25/2021) --- A completed Binar-1 flight model sits waiting for launch. Binar-1 is first Western...

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NASA image: jsc2022e082276
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Oct 20, 2022

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The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 5, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Jonas Jonsson, pilot in command for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1982
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Dec 19, 2002

KSC-02pd1982

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test...

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NASA image: jsc2022e080537
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Oct 14, 2022

jsc2022e080537

The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: Inflight maintenance of GIRA cable
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Dec 4, 1998

Inflight maintenance of GIRA cable

S88-E-5001 (12-04-98) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, mission specialist, discovered incompatible connections involved...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1439
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - George D'Heilly, with Instrumentation Technology Associates, Inc., Barry Perlman, with...

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NASA image: X-38 Ship #2 in Free Flight
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Jul 9, 1999

X-38 Ship #2 in Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

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NASA image: jsc2021e064548
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Nov 30, 2021

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jsc2021e064548 ()11/30/2021) --- In support of P&G Telescience Investigation of Detergent Experiments (PGTIDE),...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1442
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Barry Perlman (left), with Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School in Florida, talks to...

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NASA image: Community Leaders Update
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Feb 18, 2020

Community Leaders Update

Attendees visit NASA and contractor exhibits during a Community Leaders Update hosted by NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Community Leaders Update
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Feb 18, 2020

Community Leaders Update

A business leader visits an exhibitor booth during a Community Leaders Update hosted by NASA Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A Cal Fire S2-T airtanker drops water on a simulated wildfire, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, as Cal Fire conducts aerial...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1920
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Dec 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut) arrives at KSC to...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

A communications antenna that is part of the STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response...

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NASA image: NASA and Japan Briefing
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA and Japan Briefing

Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Masahito Moriyama discusses the historic...

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NASA image: jsc2022e081925
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Oct 18, 2022

jsc2022e081925

The Desert Research and Technology Studies (DesertRATS) is one of NASA’s analog missions to test hardware and...

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NASA image: STEReO Field Testing
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May 4, 2021

STEReO Field Testing

Lauren Claudatos, researcher for STEReO, the Scalable Traffic Management for Emergency Response Operations project,...

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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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