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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a crane is in place to lift the fairing for the Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-2/MER-A).  The fairing will be installed around the payload for protection during launch.  The MER Mission consists of two identical rovers designed to cover roughly 110 yards each Martian day over various terrain. Each rover will carry five scientific instruments that will allow it to search for evidence of liquid water that may have been present in the planet's past.  Identical to each other, the rovers will land at different regions of Mars.  Launch date for MER-A  is scheduled for June 5.
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Apr 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a crane is in place to lift the fairing for the Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-2/MER-A). The fairing will be installed around the payload for protection during launch. The MER Mission consists of two identical rovers designed to cover roughly 110 yards each Martian day over various terrain. Each rover will carry five scientific instruments that will allow it to search for evidence of liquid water that may have been present in the planet's past. Identical to each other, the rovers will land at different regions of Mars. Launch date for MER-A is scheduled for June 5.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a crane is in place to lift...

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NASA image: Currie at RMS controls on the aft flight deck
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Dec 5, 1998

Currie at RMS controls on the aft flight deck

S88-E-5010 (12-05-98) --- Operating at a control panel on Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Nancy J. Currie...

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS First Launch Attempt
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Dec 12, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS First Launch Attempt

Photographed from the F-18 pathfinder aircraft, the Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft is seen flying over the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6087
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Aug 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch pedestals remain in place on Launch...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3, assembly of the Ares I-X rocket nears...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

Engineers and technicians at the Marshall Space Flight Center placed a Saturn V ground test booster (S-IC-D) into...

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NASA image: Hints at Ceres Composition from Color
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Sep 30, 2015

Hints at Ceres Composition from Color

This map-projected view of Ceres was created from images taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft during its high-altitude...

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NASA image: Apex-4 for SpaceX CRS-10
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Feb 16, 2017

Apex-4 for SpaceX CRS-10

APEX-04, or Advanced Plant EXperiments-04, is being prepared in a cold room in the Kennedy Space Center Processing...

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - Inside the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), the final stage of the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The shipping container holding the Kepler spacecraft is placed on the tarmac outside...

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May 31, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Engineers move the payload fairing into place for NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing connects to...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With all lower panels of the transportation canister in place around the THEMIS...

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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center civil service and contractor workers, along with visitors gather...

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over...

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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over...

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Oct 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers on an upper level...

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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – The payload fairing locked in place over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing connects to the nose...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Roses decorate the fence surrounding the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This decal will be placed on the Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance...

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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Employees and guests placed wreaths and flowers at the Space Mirror...

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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members move the second half of the payload fairing before it is placed over...

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Aug 9, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As seen on Google Maps, the Rotating Service Structure at Launch Complex 39A at NASA's...

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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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