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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-03pd0991
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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers prepare the Pegasus XL launch vehicle for re-mate with the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility
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Jul 19, 2017

Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility

The ogive panels protect Orion's crew module from harsh acoustic conditions at launch and in case of an abort....

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NASA image: Eriskay Island, Scotland
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Dec 22, 2022

Eriskay Island, Scotland

On the small Hebridean island of Eriskay, Scotland, the causeway linking it to the outside world was only completed...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2513
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Nov 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RLV Hangar at NASA Kennedy Space Center, employees prepare a blanket sewing...

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NASA image: Robinson during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Robinson during EVA 3

S114-E-6385 (3 August 2005) --- A close-up view of a portion of Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside is...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulate NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy payload fairing in the Payload...

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NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

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NASA image: Villages light up the coastline in this nighttime image of Lake Sevan
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Jan 3, 2026

Villages light up the coastline in this nighttime image of Lake Sevan

iss074e0043972 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- Villages light up the coastline in this nighttime image of Lake Sevan, one of the...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui conducts a microbiology research experiment
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Jan 7, 2026

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui conducts a microbiology research experiment

iss074e0044845 (Jan. 7, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1448
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Jan 14, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Bldg. 1610 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers begin...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0143
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Feb 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Cloud cover rolls in behind Space Shuttle Endeavour as the Rotating Service Structure...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4111
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The NASA Railroad train hauling the solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments recovered from...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3739
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Jun 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4115
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a load test is conducted on a...

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NASA image: InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Wind and Thermal Shield
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Oct 11, 2018

InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Wind and Thermal Shield

NASA's InSight mission tests an engineering version of the spacecraft's robotic arm in a Mars-like environment at...

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NASA image: iss069e056648
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Aug 11, 2023

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iss069e056648 (Aug. 11, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031079
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Mar 31, 2023

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jsc2023e031079 (3/31/2023) --- University of Winnipeg student Nathalie Turenne removes the protective cover from...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Door Etchings
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Nov 18, 2019

Mobile Launcher Door Etchings

Each of the eight haunch access doors located in the mobile launcher platform contains an inspirational quote...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0636
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Apr 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers are...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2510
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Sep 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Unboxing
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Unboxing

Technicians remove NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from its protective shipping...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Apr 15, 2004

Benefit from NASA

The Waterblast Research Cell supports development of automated systems that remove thermal protection materials and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5013
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Sep 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Fire and Rescue and Protective Services vehicles...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Unboxing
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Unboxing

Technicians remove NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from its protective shipping...

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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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