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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-0252
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Feb 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at tools from the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0397
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Mar 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers remove the protective cover from the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0063
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The assembled Orbiter Boom Sensor System sits in the Remote Manipulator System lab...

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NASA image: InSight Rollout to Pad
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Apr 23, 2018

InSight Rollout to Pad

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift NASA's Interior...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0501
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., an overhead crane is moved into place above the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2005
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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the heat shield (foreground) for the...

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NASA image: InSight Lift & Mate
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Apr 23, 2018

InSight Lift & Mate

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers position NASA's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule

S61-02727 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is seen on the deck of the USS Lake Champlain after the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0097
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson and STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins watch the newly...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0796
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Apr 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Payload Canister...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2276
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Mar 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: The Chroniclers Ceremony
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May 3, 2019

The Chroniclers Ceremony

Jim Banke, former journalist with Florida Today, shares a few remarks after he is inducted as a 2019 Chronicler...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Overview
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Overview

Members of the media and social media participants attended the NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during Expeditions...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0540
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Apr 21, 2000

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The GOES-L satellite arrives on pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Atlas IIA rocket is designed to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1901
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Jul 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers prepare the upper stage booster...

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NASA image: Lifting the Orbiter Discovery into vertical position in the VAB
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May 22, 1995

Lifting the Orbiter Discovery into vertical position in the VAB

S95-10529 (3 May 1995) --- Inside the cavernous Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), workers carry out the meticulous...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0100
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator Lab inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STS-90 inflight crew portraits
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May 12, 1998

STS-90 inflight crew portraits

STS090-378-019 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- The Neurolab crew takes advantage of the weightlessness in the Spacelab...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0504
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians observe the careful lowering of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1909
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Jul 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers attach the Phoenix Mars Lander...

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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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