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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: Skylab
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May 1, 1973

Skylab

Engineers from the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and its contractors were testing the twin-pole sunshade at...

MSFC
NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 2, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS017-E-008669 (2 June 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section was provided by...

JSC
NASA image: Mars Perseverance Nameplate
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Mar 5, 2020

Mars Perseverance Nameplate

This image of the titanium nameplate on the robotic arm of NASA's Mars Perseverance rover was taken at a payload...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd1672
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Aug 23, 2004

KSC-04pd1672

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Remote Manipulator System (RMS), also known as the Canadian robotic arm, for the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3566
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Jun 28, 2012

KSC-2012-3566

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Secured inside a transportation container, the Orion crew module is moved through the open...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1358
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Jun 17, 2005

KSC-05pd-1358

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39B, the payloads for Return to Flight...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0065
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0065

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Todd Dugan, United Space Alliance technician, removes the cover from the Orbiter Boom...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
May 1, 1973

Skylab

This photograph was taken in the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) during the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-2208
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Mar 5, 2010

KSC-2010-2208

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

KSC
NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3626
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Jul 11, 2013

KSC-2013-3626

HAMPTON, Va. –A 10-inch long ceramic model of the Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser spacecraft is...

KSC
NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032432 (12 March 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin, part...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-6097
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Jul 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6097

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The protective canister housing NASA's twin Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory lunar...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3640
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Jul 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3640

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mark Geyer, Orion program manager, addresses the audience assembled in Kennedy Space Center's...

KSC
NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank moves into Final Assembly
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Apr 22, 2025

Artemis III Liquid Hydrogen Tank moves into Final Assembly

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move a liquid hydrogen tank for the agency’s SLS (Space...

MAF
NASA image: KSC-2012-3619
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Jul 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3619

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA dignitaries await their turns at the podium in Kennedy Space Center's Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-6093
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Jul 30, 2011

KSC-2011-6093

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians escort the protective canister housing NASA's twin Gravity...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0619
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Mar 25, 2004

KSC-04pd0619

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3642
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Jul 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3642

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and NASA astronaut Nicole Stott pose for a portrait in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3623
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Jul 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3623

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana, NASA Deputy Administrator Lori...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1494
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Jun 13, 2007

KSC-07pd1494

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another view of the area of orbiter Endeavour's orbital maneuvering system, or OMS,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3435
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Jun 21, 2012

KSC-2012-3435

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0089
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Jan 7, 2005

KSC-05pd-0089

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Raised to a vertical position in the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External...

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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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