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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-05pd-0466
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Mar 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse through protective glasses in Madras, Oregon on Monday, Aug. 21,...

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NASA image: Setting the Wind and Thermal Shield
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Dec 18, 2018

Setting the Wind and Thermal Shield

ForeSight, a fully functional, full-size model of NASA's InSight lander, practices deploying a model of the lander's...

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NASA image: The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan
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Aug 7, 2025

The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan

iss073e0423962 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- The Zeid Reservoir in Turkmenistan is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui treats bioprinted liver tissues inside a portable glovebag
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Sep 5, 2025

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui treats bioprinted liver tissues inside a portable glovebag

iss073e0606897 (Sept. 5, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Door Etchings
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Nov 18, 2019

Mobile Launcher Door Etchings

Each of the eight haunch access doors located in the mobile launcher platform contains an inspirational quote...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 21, 1996

Space Science

Workers at the Jet Propulsion Research Lab (JPL) in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) prepare the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3534
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – After arrival of the Stage 0 motor for the Taurus XL launch vehicle at...

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NASA image: PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech, VSFB
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Jan 18, 2025

PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech, VSFB

Teams at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California offload several shipping containers protecting NASA’s PUNCH...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd3255
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Dec 19, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From left, United Space Alliance (USA) Manager of the Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Aug 29, 2019

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike is recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in August 2019. The...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Mark Geyer, Orion Program Manager, spoke at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 25, 2014. The event...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1578
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Chris Keeling, a United Space Alliance technician at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center
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Apr 29, 2011

President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center

President Barack Obama holds hands with his daughter Malia as they walk under the space shuttle Atlantis with First...

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Jul 5, 2024

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NASA Public Affairs Specialist Samone Wilson, left, uses a solar bead activity to teach a young visitor to the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science - AVATAR Vertical Video
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Science - AVATAR Vertical Video

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0103
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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility get the Large Orbital Protective Enclosure...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2512
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Nov 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees at NASA Kennedy Space Center are moving equipment out of the RLV Hangar,...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0797
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Apr 12, 2001

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At Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., the GOES-M (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) satellite is tilted...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1237
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Jun 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a worker helps guide the second half...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse through protective glasses in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1664
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Aug 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under a protective cover, the first (left) solid rocket booster aft skirt for mission...

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NASA image: KSC-92PC-1538
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Jul 18, 1992

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 17, Pad A, technicians encapsulate the...

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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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