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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-2009-2723
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Apr 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2339
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Mar 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center move...

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NASA image: IMAP Rollout for Launch
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), the agency’s Carruthers...

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NASA image: SIRTF Encapsulation
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Apr 10, 2003

SIRTF Encapsulation

In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first part of the fairing is seen...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0350
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians get ready to attach and deploy a solar panel array on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3109
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Creating an image of a century plant in bloom, space shuttle Atlantis trails a column of fire...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0569
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Mar 19, 2001

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Workers in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2 prepare to move the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter to the spin...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2779
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1601
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Oct 23, 1998

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians lower the Mars Polar Lander onto a...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0647
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Mar 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another solid rocket booster is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2783
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1950
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The thermal vacuum fixture is transferred to a transporter in front of the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0934
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Apr 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Infrared Telescope Facility is shrouded while workers install the base plate...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1954
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Commander Scott...

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Apr 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Infrared Telescope Facility is shrouded while workers install the base plate...

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NASA image: View of the Challenger's payload bay and the SOUP experiment
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Aug 1, 1985

View of the Challenger's payload bay and the SOUP experiment

51F-42-069 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The solar optical universal polarimeter (SOUP) experiment is visible among the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2822
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Apr 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the equipment and hardware...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2338
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Mar 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center get...

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NASA image: Delta II SIRTF Booster Lift & Mate
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Mar 5, 2003

Delta II SIRTF Booster Lift & Mate

A booster rocket arrives at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It is one of nine solid rocket...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Science Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Science Overview

Principal investigator, Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals (SHERLOC)...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1231
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the Mars Polar...

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NASA image: Stereo Science Update
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Apr 13, 2009

Stereo Science Update

Michael Kaiser, project scientist, Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) at Goddard Space Flight Center,...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0579
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Mar 19, 2001

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Workers in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2 make a last-minute check on the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2777
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with the Hubble Space...

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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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