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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-2014-3137
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Jul 3, 2014

KSC-2014-3137

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The grand opening of the new Great Balls of Fire exhibit was held at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: SIRTF Aliveness
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Sep 3, 2003

SIRTF Aliveness

This engineering image derives from 100 seconds of observing time on one of the three science instruments aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0905
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Mar 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility secure the Mars Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC972
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Jul 1, 1997

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STS-94 Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Pad 39A in...

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NASA image: Door-Shaped Fracture Spotted by Curiosity at East Cliffs
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May 18, 2022

Door-Shaped Fracture Spotted by Curiosity at East Cliffs

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this mound of rock nicknamed "East Cliffs"...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0788
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Mar 21, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - After another test on the Mars Exploration Rover-2 (MER-2) for mobility and...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for SWAPI - Bench Checks
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Jun 17, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for SWAPI - Bench Checks

Technicians perform tests the Solar Wind and Pickup Ions (SWAPI) instrument of NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0728
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Jun 2, 2000

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This aerial photo shows the areas recently opened as part of KSC’s Safe Haven project. The curved road in the center...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1089
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Jun 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After opening remarks at a commissioning ceremony for the new Convoy Command Vehicle,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0780
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Mar 21, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Mars Exploration Rover-2 (MER-2) is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2825
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Sep 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the open doors of the payload...

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NASA image: MS Jones in U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

MS Jones in U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5137 (11 February 2001) --- Astronauts Thomas D. Jones (foreground), STS-98 mission specialist, and William...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 55 flight engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA is seen after the hatches were opened between the Soyuz MS-08...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration for SWAPI - Bench Checks
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Jun 17, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration for SWAPI - Bench Checks

Technicians perform tests the Solar Wind and Pickup Ions (SWAPI) instrument of NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0792
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Mar 21, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers check the progress of the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0882
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Mar 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers monitor the alignment of the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2505
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Apr 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA official talks to visitors at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC-968
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Jul 1, 1997

KSC-97PC-968

STS-94 Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Pad 39A in...

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NASA image: Orapa Diamond Mine, Botswana
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Nov 16, 2015

Orapa Diamond Mine, Botswana

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Orapa diamond mine, the world largest diamond mine by area. The mine...

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NASA image: KSC00PP-0237
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Feb 10, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1248
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Apr 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility check the attachments of the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0200
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Jan 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers outside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at KSC unload equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2983
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Jun 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bill Moore, Delaware North Parks and...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0305
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Feb 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An algae-covered alligator keeps a wary eye open as it rests in one of the ponds at...

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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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