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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-lp0014
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Jan 6, 1998

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NASA’s Lunar Prospector is readied for launch as its gantry-like service tower is rolled back again at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2810
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Apr 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare the solar array panel...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6047
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Jul 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex 41, a crane is lowered over the nose of the Atlas payload fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4860
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Jun 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers roll down the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1868
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Dec 14, 1998

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), workers lower the heat shield onto the Mars Polar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3963
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May 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare to unload...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing
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Feb 21, 2023

VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing

Technicians prepare the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) for NASA’s Volatile Investigating Polar...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

In this view from above, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4049
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare to unload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1863
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Dec 10, 1998

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2009
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Mar 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., an overhead crane lowers NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

An Airbus Defence and Space worker plays the bagpipes at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Delta II Launch with the THEMIS satellite payload from pad 17B C
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Feb 17, 2007

Delta II Launch with the THEMIS satellite payload from pad 17B C

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, clouds of smoke form around the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing
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Feb 21, 2023

VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing

The Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) for NASA’s Volatile Investigating Polar Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: Subjective Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Subjective Assessment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of underwater lamp source during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

High up in the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6057
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Jul 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41, the Juno spacecraft,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5952
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Jul 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility near Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a lifting...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via
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Nov 21, 2019

Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster that will launch the Solar Orbiter spacecraft is transported by truck...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad
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Feb 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Rollout to Pad

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft, secured inside the payload fairing, is photographed atop a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Arrival
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Nov 1, 2019

Solar Orbiter Arrival

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has arrived aboard an Antonov An-124 cargo plane at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Unboxing
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Nov 18, 2019

Solar Orbiter Unboxing

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has been removed from its shipping container inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is hoisted up by crane...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 7, 2020

Solar Orbiter Prelaunch News Conference

From left, Cesar Garcia, Solar Orbiter Project Manager, European Space Agency; and Ian Walters, Solar Orbiter...

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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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