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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-08pd1957
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1949
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The thermal vacuum fixture arrives at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Center at NASA's...

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NASA image: SSC Photo 8766
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Dec 4, 2020

SSC Photo 8766

Barges are docked at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Dec. 4, 2020, in preparation for upcoming Green...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1948
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The thermal vacuum fixture arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The fixture will be used...

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NASA image: URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference
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Feb 28, 2024

URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference

Lt. Cmdr. Chloe Morgan, public affairs officer for Expeditionary Strike Group 3 U.S. Navy speaks during a news...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Light Bar Test
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Jun 5, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Light Bar Test

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Tuesday, June 5,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0442
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Mar 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The starboard side of orbiter Endeavour is shown from the rear as it sits inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0441
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Mar 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The port side of orbiter Endeavour is shown as it sits inside the Florida Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2124
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Jul 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker from United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2125
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Jul 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload bay doors on...

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NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Apr 18, 2015

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040942 (4/18/2015) --- Copper zirconium alloy wire. The Exposure Experiment of Copper-Zirconium Antenna...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0439
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Mar 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overview of the orbiter Endeavour is shown as it sits inside the Florida Space...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 12, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019399 (1/12/2021) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: jsc2024e041211
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Feb 10, 2024

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jsc2024e041211 (2/10/2024) --- Robotic Surgery Tech Demo tests techniques for performing robotic surgery in...

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NASA image: Orion Hatch Window Testing
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Apr 9, 2018

Orion Hatch Window Testing

The first optical quality testing on a full window stack that is ready for installation in the docking hatch of...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 19, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019401 (1/19/2021) --- A preflight macro shot of SIGMA-7 interface for Pilote experiment, In order to test...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2122
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Jul 24, 2008

KSC-08pd2122

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis'...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1950
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Jul 11, 2008

KSC-08pd1950

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The thermal vacuum fixture is transferred to a transporter in front of the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1954
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Jul 11, 2008

KSC-08pd1954

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Commander Scott...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Dec 9, 2020

Pilote

jsc2021e019398 (12/9/2020) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test

Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Light Bar Test
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Jun 5, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Light Bar Test

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Tuesday, June 5,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2199
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Oct 26, 2004

KSC-04pd-2199

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at the Space Station Processing Facility perform a fit check of the Thermal...

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NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Sep 3, 2018

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040941 (9/3/2018) --- Copper zirconium alloy wire being produced. The Exposure Experiment of...

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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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