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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-01PADIG-205
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-205

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Even in the middle of the day, the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour from launch Pad...

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NASA image: X-38 sails to a landing at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center July 10, 2001
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Jul 10, 2001

X-38 sails to a landing at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center July 10, 2001

The seventh free flight of an X-38 prototype for an emergency space station crew return vehicle culminated in a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2295
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Nov 10, 2004

KSC-04pd-2295

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Boeing Delta Operations Center, the Delta IV second stage is rotated to a...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-204
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-204

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Cactus bloom near Launch Pad 39A where Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space,...

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NASA image: KSC01PP0831
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spring leaves frame Space Shuttle Endeavour as the water captures the launch of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1557
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Oct 24, 1997

KSC-97PC1557

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia rolled into the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1992
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Apr 15, 2013

KSC-2013-1992

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A technician works on the payload fairing that will protect NASA's IRIS spacecraft during...

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NASA image: Astronauts Henricks and Kregel take a break during training at WETF
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Feb 16, 1995

Astronauts Henricks and Kregel take a break during training at WETF

S95-03470 (16 FEB 1995) --- Attired in blue training versions of the orange Shuttle launch and entry garments,...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Luke Idziak, left, and Kwabena Boateng, in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC),...

ARC
NASA image: Nanoracks
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Sep 29, 2020

Nanoracks

Nanoracks technicians work on the NanoRacks Bishop Airlock inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc973
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Aug 20, 1998

KSC-98pc973

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson, Ph.D., (left) and Mission Specialist Pedro...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

In this photograph, the Pegasus, meteoroid detection satellite is installed in its specially modified Apollo service...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS052-S-099 (1 Nov. 1992) --- This three-quarter front view shows the Space Shuttle Columbia just after deployment...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1071
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Jun 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the solar arrays are deployed on the...

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NASA image: ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
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Apr 12, 2017

ROSA Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

At the loading dock outside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing
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May 17, 2019

KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing

A Kennedy Space Center staff member serves as a “patient” during a medical support training course held May 17,...

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NASA image: iss063e010534
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May 10, 2020

iss063e010534

iss063e010534 (5/10/2020) --- A view from the Unity module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the...

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NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-003 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

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NASA image: Nanoracks
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Sep 29, 2020

Nanoracks

The Nanoracks Bishop Airlock is in view inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0269-040
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Dec 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0269-040

TROPI-2; Preparation of experiment containers in EMCS (European Modular Cultivation System) Lab, N-236 Sixten...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-98pc853
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Jul 15, 1998

KSC-98pc853

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Mission Specialist Stephen K. Robinson inspects experiment equipment in the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1389
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Oct 23, 1998

KSC-98pc1389

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 39B, the payload bay doors on the orbiter Discovery, scheduled to...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is grappled by OV-103 RMS
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is grappled by OV-103 RMS

During STS-31, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), grappled by the remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector, is...

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NASA image: ROSA deploy
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Jun 18, 2017

ROSA deploy

iss052e002857 (6/18/2017) --- The Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) is a new type of solar panel that rolls open in space...

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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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