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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-97PC1129
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Jul 24, 1997

KSC-97PC1129

Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University test solar array deployment of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1078
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Jul 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1078

Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University assist in leveling and orienting...

KSC
NASA image: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
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Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle, left, of...

KSC
NASA image: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
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Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle of Stinger-Ghaffarian...

KSC
NASA image: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
Image
Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle of Stinger-Ghaffarian...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1238
Image
Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1238

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft is placed atop its launch vehicle at Launch Complex 17A....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0958
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0958

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees stop at display tables set up in a tent near the Operations and Checkout...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1227
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Aug 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1227

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft undergoes a spin test in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1141
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Jul 29, 1997

KSC-97PC1141

The first stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1240
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1240

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft is placed atop its launch vehicle at Launch Complex 17A....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1175
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Aug 2, 1997

KSC-97PC1175

The second stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0955
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0955

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees stop at display tables set up in a tent near the Operations and Checkout...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0954
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0954

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee stops to look at a car equipped to use natural gas as fuel. Several cars...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1170
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Jul 31, 1997

KSC-97PC1170

The solid rocket motors of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1143
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Jul 29, 1997

KSC-97PC1143

The first stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1228
Image
Aug 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1228

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft undergoes a spin test in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0956
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0956

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mario Busacca, with the Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Division, handles...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0957
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0957

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees stop at a display table about energy set up in a tent near the Operations...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1142
Image
Jul 29, 1997

KSC-97PC1142

The first stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1232
Image
Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1232

In KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-II (SAEF-II), the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1234
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1234

In KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-II (SAEF-II), the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jul 26, 1974

Skylab

In this photograph, a skylab-4 astronaut performs Extra Vehicular Activities (EVA) outside of the lab. The third...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This striking image of Skylab was photographed by Astronaut Jack Lousma (Skylab-3), as the second crew reached the...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This photograph was taken as the third crew (Skylab-4) departed the space station. The solar observatory was...

MSFC
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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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