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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-2009-3091
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis hurtles toward space atop a column of fire to rendezvous with NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0619
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Mar 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Building AE, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is unpacked after being...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

After arrival on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the Delta II Heavy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2781
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– – Lights covering the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A cast their glow over space...

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NASA image: SIRTF Encapsulation
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Apr 10, 2003

SIRTF Encapsulation

In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2428
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Mar 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3083
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Clouds of smoke and steam swell over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0577
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Mar 19, 2001

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The 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter is lowered onto the spin table in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2....

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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 install and align the second set of solar arrays for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0747
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape...

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NASA image: Burbank works at the MSG
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Jan 10, 2012

Burbank works at the MSG

ISS030-E-030125 (10 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, works on the Selectable...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2341
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Mar 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the IMAX 3D...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2683
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Apr 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3076
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Against a backdrop of clouds and framed below by banks of trees and bushes, space shuttle...

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NASA image: Launch Preparations - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) - USSR
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Apr 1, 1975

Launch Preparations - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) - USSR

S75-25615 (April 1975) --- The Soviet Soyuz spacecraft for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission is seen during...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0456
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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket backs into position to be lifted for erection on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape...

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NASA image: Stereo Science Update
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Apr 13, 2009

Stereo Science Update

Michael Kaiser, project scientist, Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) at Goddard Space Flight Center,...

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NASA image: SIRTF Encapsulation
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Apr 10, 2003

SIRTF Encapsulation

The two halves of the fairing move closer together around the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). SIRTF will...

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NASA image: JWST ISIM test platform
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Dec 8, 2017

JWST ISIM test platform

A view inside the NASA Goddard clean room where the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is being built. This images...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1864
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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lowers the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3053
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 Mission Specialist John Grunsfeld fits the helmet on his launch-and-entry suit before...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0463
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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket is in vertical position in the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0578
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Mar 19, 2001

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The 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter rests on the spin table in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2. There it...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3243
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May 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Water saturates the ground and stands on the surface of a parking lot across the street from...

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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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