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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: Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen
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Aug 15, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install, Wing Deploymen

Technicians align, install, and then extend the second set of solar arrays, measuring 46.5 feet (14.2 meters) long...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd-1431
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drifting smoke plumes from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis appear to swirl...

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NASA image: STS113-S-043
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Dec 7, 2002

STS113-S-043

STS113-S-043 (7 December 2002) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Endeavour deploys to slow down the spacecraft...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 11, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-117 astronauts and mission specialists Jim Reilly (center frame), and John “Danny” Olivas (bottom center),...

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NASA image: J-SSOD7 ops
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Jul 7, 2017

J-SSOD7 ops

iss052e011217 (7/7/2017) --- A view taken of CubeSats from Japan, Ghana, Mongolia, Bangladesh and Nigeria deployed...

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NASA image: ICESCAPE Mission
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Jul 8, 2010

ICESCAPE Mission

Scientists and Coast Guard swimmers test the integrity a melt pond on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea on July 9, 2010,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1378
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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pictured is a piece of equipment that will be used on an undersea expedition to...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Sep 13, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

These six STS 117 astronauts, assigned to launch aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, are (from the left) astronauts...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2984
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the firing room at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, NASA Associate Administrator Chris...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Autonomous wave gliders are seen onboard the the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution research vessel Knorr on...

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NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS

Backdropped against the Earth's surface, the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) with its solar array (SA) panels deployed...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Magnetometer Boom Deployment
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May 23, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Magnetometer Boom Deployment

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Wednesday, May 23,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Hoist at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 27, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Hoist at Kennedy Space Center

Technicians hoist a five-panel solar array protected by a lid for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft at the Payload...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC Pad 39B
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Feb 3, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC Pad 39B

S89-28110 (3 Feb 1989) ---The Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch platform, is rolled toward Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: CAPE-2 Cubesat - ELaNa IV
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Jul 25, 2016

CAPE-2 Cubesat - ELaNa IV

CAPE-2: Cajun Advanced Picosatellite Experiment – ELaNa IV CAPE-2 was developed by students from the University of...

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NASA image: Launch
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Oct 23, 2007

Launch

(10/23/2007) --- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Out of the clouds of smoke and steam rolling across Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1295
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May 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, the second array of solar panels on the...

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NASA image: STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS034-S-025 (18 Oct 1989) --- The STS-34 Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B at 2:53:39:983 p.m....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2764
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Jun 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Life Sciences Laboratory near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3039
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Oct 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Japan...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 5, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

A sensor-laden buoy is lifted onboard the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr on wednesday,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc38
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Jan 11, 1999

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Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility deploy a solar panel on the Stardust spacecraft before...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1429
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing fire and smoke, Space Shuttle Atlantis races into the sky toward a rendezvous...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Hoist at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 27, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Hoist at Kennedy Space Center

Technicians hoist a five-panel solar array protected by a lid for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft at the Payload...

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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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