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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-97PC950
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Jul 1, 1997

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The STS-94 flight crew enjoys the traditional preliftoff breakfast in the crew quarters of the Operations and...

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NASA image: Lucy Solar Array Pop & Catch
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Aug 19, 2021

Lucy Solar Array Pop & Catch

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, work to open and extend one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1006
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Jan 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen on Blackpoint Wildlife Drive, part of the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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NASA image: Expedition One CDR Shepherd with IMAX camera
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Feb 11, 2001

Expedition One CDR Shepherd with IMAX camera

STS98-E-5164 (11 February 2001) --- Astronaut William M. (Bill) Shepherd documents activity onboard the newly...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0198
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Jan 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A flatbed truck carrying elements of the Mars Exploration Rovers Mission nears the...

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NASA image: Lucy Solar Array Pop & Catch
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Aug 19, 2021

Lucy Solar Array Pop & Catch

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, work to open and extend one of the...

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NASA image: Lawrence and Kelly at SSRMS controls in Destiny module
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Jul 29, 2005

Lawrence and Kelly at SSRMS controls in Destiny module

S114-E-5594 (29 July 2005) --- Raffaello was unberthed from Discovery's cargo bay just before 1 a.m. CDT Friday by...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0782
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Mar 21, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility watch as the Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0756
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Mar 17, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Rover Equipment Deck (RED) on one of...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 55 flight engineer Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos is seen embracing Scott Tingle of NASA after the hatches...

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Apr 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is the Orion crew...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0781
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Mar 21, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Mars Exploration Rover-2 (MER-2) is...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking
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Jun 8, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 56 flight engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor of NASA is seen after the hatches were opened between the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3000
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Jun 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the 90,000-square-foot "Space...

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Jul 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The grand opening of the new Great Balls of Fire exhibit was held at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC970
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Jul 1, 1997

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STS-94 Payload Commander Janice Voss prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Pad 39A in preparation...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2562
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Apr 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the 920th Rescue Wing make their way toward the mockup Orion crew exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2104
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Apr 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, features real and...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0783
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Mar 21, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility watch as the Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0982
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Apr 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, both Mars Exploration Rovers (MER) can be...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc268
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Feb 11, 1997

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As part of the final STS-82 prelaunch activities, the seven crew members gather for lunch and a photo opportunity in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0884
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Mar 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers adjust the position of the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0763
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Mar 20, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers steady one of the Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0755
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Mar 17, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers position the lifting fixture over...

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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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