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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-03pd1091
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Apr 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility maneuver the port fairing into place...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1047
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Apr 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility gestures toward the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria during bailout training
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Apr 27, 1995

Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria during bailout training

S95-09131 (27 Apr. 1995) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, mission specialist, watches as one his seven STS-73...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1045
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Apr 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility prepare one part of the fairing for...

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NASA image: Engineers Join SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage
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Mar 21, 2022

Engineers Join SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage

This time-lapse video shows how NASA joined the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage forward assembly with the...

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NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

On March 11, Boeing mated the upper and lower domes of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft slated to fly in the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0527
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Mar 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers mate the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc589
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May 5, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)-2 is moved into position to be mated to Node 1 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc592
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May 5, 1998

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Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)-2 is in the process of being mated to Node 1 of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc540
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Apr 28, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)-2 is moved toward Node 1 of the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc541
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Apr 28, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)-2 is moved into position against Node 1 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc590
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May 5, 1998

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Boeing technicians discuss mating Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)-2 to Node 1 of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc591
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May 5, 1998

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Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA)-2 is moved into position to be mated to Node 1 of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Technicians Todd Viddle, Robert Garrett and Dan McGrath remove a servicing unit from the Space Shuttle Discovery during its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC
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Aug 12, 2005

Technicians Todd Viddle, Robert Garrett and Dan McGrath remove a servicing unit from the Space Shuttle Discovery during its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC

Todd Viddle; APU advanced systems technician, Robert 'Skip' Garrett; main propulsion advanced systems technician,...

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NASA image: Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC
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Aug 12, 2005

Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC

Robert 'Skip' Garrett; main propulsion advanced systems technician, and Chris Jacobs; main propulsion systems...

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NASA image: Richards during EVA on the ISS
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Mar 13, 2001

Richards during EVA on the ISS

STS102-E-5194 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, waves toward his crew mate during...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0812
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Jun 27, 2000

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers check two segments of a solid rocket booster (SRB) to be mated. The SRB is...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 26, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a photo of the removal of the Orbiter Enterprise from the Marshall Space Flight Center Dynamic Test Stand...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD07-0073-435
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Jan 9, 2008

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LCROSS in Ames clean room N-240- packing and crating for transfer to Northrup Grumman Redondo Beach, CA where more...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Feb 11, 2020

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service Module, is lifted in...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0811
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Jun 27, 2000

KSC00pp0811

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers prepare to mate two segments of a solid rocket booster (SRB). The SRB is...

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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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