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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: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka, left, European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6528
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Nov 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A truck carries the first stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket through the gate at Cape...

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NASA image: STS-127 Pad Security
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Jul 11, 2009

STS-127 Pad Security

NASA Kennedy Space Center Security Officer, Jack "Supr Jac" Hilderbrand talks on the phone at the security gate to...

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-04610
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Sep 18, 2008

GRC-2008-C-04610

Over 2900 image tiles were used to assemble this mosaic image. Photographers photographed employees in their work...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0675
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On top of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour waits...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1485
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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 the sign on the gate...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6068
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Jul 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Atlas V first stage (right) and Centaur upper stage to support the Mars Science...

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NASA image: Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1485
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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 the sign on the gate...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6067
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Jul 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Atlas V first stage (right) and Centaur upper stage to support the Mars Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3381
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA...

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NASA image: KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs
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Jul 10, 2019

KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs

K-9 Spike stands alert and ready for the next training exercise with his Handler Officer John McGee at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orion Arrival at White House Complex
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Jul 21, 2018

Orion Arrival at White House Complex

NASA's Orion spacecraft that flew Exploration Flight Test-1 on Dec. 5, 2014 is seen while being lifted over a gate...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollback Preparations
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Sep 24, 2022

Artemis I Rollback Preparations

Crawler Transporter-2 (CT-2) is seen outside the gates at Launch Pad 39B as teams configure systems for rolling...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0185
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Jan 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The gate outside Launch Pad 39A heralds the STS-98 launch as Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3237
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May 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The transporter with the payload canister rolls through the gate at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs
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Jul 10, 2019

KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs

K-9 Handler Officer Scott O’Rourke watches as K-9 LJ stops at the container with a suspicious substance during a...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1183
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Jun 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An aerial view shows in the foreground the recently completed Reusable Launch Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1634
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, moves through the gate a...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout
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Jun 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout

Security personnel close a gate after the Soyuz rocket was rolled out of Building 112 as it is moved to the launch...

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NASA image: Orion Arrival at White House Complex
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Jul 21, 2018

Orion Arrival at White House Complex

NASA's Orion spacecraft that flew Exploration Flight Test-1 on Dec. 5, 2014 is seen while being moved into position...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Back to Pad 39B
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Sep 10, 2019

Mobile Launcher Back to Pad 39B

The crawlerway gate is opened as the mobile launcher for NASA’s Artemis missions rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Asteroid Redirect Mission Update
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Sep 14, 2016

Asteroid Redirect Mission Update

On Sept 14, 2016 NASA provided an update on the Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) and how it contributes to the...

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NASA image: KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs
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Jul 10, 2019

KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs

K-9 Handler Officer Scott O’Rourke watches as K-9 LJ works his way through a row of bags and containers to locate...

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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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