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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: Boeing OFT-2 Graphics - Docking
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Jul 23, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Graphics - Docking

This graphic details docking operations for NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2). OFT-2 is the second...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test
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Apr 9, 2008

NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test

Mark Geyer, NASA’s Orion manager, visited NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on April...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Graphics - Undocking
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Jul 23, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Graphics - Undocking

This graphic details undocking operations for NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2). OFT-2 is the second...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Graphics - Landing
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Jul 23, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Graphics - Landing

This graphic details landing operations for NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2). OFT-2 is the second...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test
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Aug 13, 2009

NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test

Teamwork was on full display at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Aug. 13, 2009, as...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2545
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Apr 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians monitor the...

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Jan 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Deep Impact spacecraft leaves Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3460
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Aug 7, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway to transport a half section of the 10-foot-diameter...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1560
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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2381
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Oct 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: sts133-s-001
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Feb 1, 2011

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STS133-S-001 (June 2010, Revised January 2011) --- The STS-133 mission patch is based upon sketches from the late...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2544
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Apr 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the first half of the...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

Astronaut candidate Kayla Barron, center, and NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, far right, tour the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3511
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Nov 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts and transfers Ares I-X upper stage simulator segments from the Delta Mariner at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3529
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Nov 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1610
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Mar 2, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences technicians move the second section of the Pegasus payload...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0019
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Jan 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a vantage point above, a worker observes the Deep Impact spacecraft exposed after...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0345
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Feb 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the two...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7517
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Oct 20, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base's Space Launch Complex-2 in California, technicians...

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NASA image: STS-69 Crew Insignia
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May 1, 1995

STS-69 Crew Insignia

STS069-S-001 (May 1995) --- Designed by the crew members, the patch for STS-69 symbolizes the multifaceted nature of...

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NASA image: THEMIS payload encapsulation at complex 17B
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Feb 8, 2007

THEMIS payload encapsulation at complex 17B

In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first half of the fairing is in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2372
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Oct 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1639
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Mar 3, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Inside the Orbital Sciences processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1559
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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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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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