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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-2011-2768
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Apr 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- A large crane dismantles another section of the fixed service structure (FSS) on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design
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Jul 23, 1949

8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel's Original Design

Aerial view of the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel in its original configuration at the National Advisory...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1981
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Steve Swanson, a mission specialist for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1982
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1980
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1984
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Richard Arnold, a mission specialist for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1978
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Lee Archambault, the commander for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1983
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Tony Antonelli, pilot for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission, arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1979
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut John Phillips, a mission specialist for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1731
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Like a fantasy movie scene, the fog on Launch Pad 39B is pierced by lights on vehicles...

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NASA image: Views of the ISS during Endeavour's initial approach for STS-97
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Dec 2, 2000

Views of the ISS during Endeavour's initial approach for STS-97

STS097-702-061 (2 December 2000) --- The International Space Station (ISS) moves in position for docking with the...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz holds PDGF for installation on the ISS P6 truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1
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Jun 9, 2002

Chang-Diaz holds PDGF for installation on the ISS P6 truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1

STS111-E-5034 (8 June 2002) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz works with a grapple fixture during extravehicular...

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Mar 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance workers Michael Williams and Ginger Morrison stitch together...

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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility, Pilar Ryan, with United Space Alliance,...

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Mar 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility, Pilar Ryan, with United Space Alliance,...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz positioned on the RMS holding PDGF against Earth limb during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1
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Jun 9, 2002

Chang-Diaz positioned on the RMS holding PDGF against Earth limb during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1

STS111-306-012 (9 June 2002) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz works with a grapple fixture during extravehicular...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1633
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Jul 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the Port 3/4 truss...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0627
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Damon Petty, with United Space Alliance, prepares the cover of another insulation...

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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Damon Petty, with United Space Alliance, removes a piece of insulation blanket from an...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0623
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Damon Petty, with United Space Alliance, places pieces of insulation blanket into an...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0616
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Mar 24, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance workers Ginger Morrison and Michael Williams stitch together...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6158
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Aug 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cleanup of Launch Pad 39B is in progress. Sand,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3797
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Jun 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The slings from a large crane are being attached to the orbiter access arm, which ends in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3801
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Jun 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The slings from a large crane swing the detached orbiter access arm, which ends in the White...

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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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