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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-2013-3818
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Oct 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: Mrs. Hugh Dryden unveils the memorial to her late husband at center dedication, with center director David Scott
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Mar 26, 1976

Mrs. Hugh Dryden unveils the memorial to her late husband at center dedication, with center director David Scott

On March 26, 1976, the NASA Flight Research Center opened its doors to hundreds of guests for the dedication of the...

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NASA image: Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2
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Jan 29, 2019

Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2

The Northrop Grumman-provided ascent test booster for the Orion Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test is secured on a...

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NASA image: Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny
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Apr 28, 2001

Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny

S100-E-5889 (28 April 2001) --- Two of the principal participants of an historical event are pictured in the Destiny...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3325
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NBC reporter Jay Barbree introduces Alice Wackermann, Julie Jenkins and Laura Churchley,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3796
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Sep 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: X-38 vehicle #131R in first free flight
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Nov 2, 2000

X-38 vehicle #131R in first free flight

The third iteration of the X-38, V-131R, glides down under a giant parafoil towards a landing on Rogers Dry Lake...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3816
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Oct 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3797
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Sep 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2
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Jan 29, 2019

Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2

The Northrop Grumman-provided ascent test booster for the Orion Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test is secured on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3318
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, NBC reporter Jay Barbree and Alice Wackermann, Julie Jenkins (at microphone) and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3319
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter and Alice Wackermann and Julie Jenkins,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3330
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- More than 200 workers from the original Mercury program pose for a group photo in front of a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3813
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Oct 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Abort System Facility high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1434
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn sit in front of a capsule from the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3547
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-130 airplane flown by U.S. Marines lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3575
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels begin taxiing toward the runway at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, launches on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0031
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Jan 4, 2001

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Members of the STS-98 crew pose in front of the M-113 armored carrier they were test driving as part of emergency...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1572
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad the day after the Shuttle’s launch on Return...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, launches on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5756
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, The Band of the United States Air Force Reserve...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Facebook Live Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3
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Oct 29, 2021

NASA Hosts Facebook Live Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3

Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning participates in a NASA Social Live event at the center in...

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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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