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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technician Grace Miller-Swales does touch-up work on the Swift spacecraft in Hangar AE...

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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket arrives on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The rocket...

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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tools that will be used to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission...

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Oct 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Project managers Mike Miller and Rex Eberhardt stand in front of the Swift spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon
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Jun 10, 2020

NASA Moon Rover Books Ride to the Moon

NASA’s water-seeking robotic Moon rover just booked a ride to the Moon’s South Pole. Astrobotic of Pittsburgh,...

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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is...

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Mar 19, 2001

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Workers in the Space Assembly and Encapsulation Building 2 prepare the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter for its move to the...

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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister(right) with the Hubble Space...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Riding a column of fire, space shuttle Atlantis roars away from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, technicians take a final look at the...

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Feb 26, 2001

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The first stage of a Boeing Delta rocket is lifted into place in the gantry on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Stereo Science Update
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Apr 13, 2009

Stereo Science Update

Angelo Vourlidas, project scientist, Sun Earth Connection Coronal and Heliospheric Investigation, at the Naval...

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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the top of the Mars...

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NASA image: STS-30 MS Cleave monitors fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 MS Cleave monitors fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment

STS030-02-018 (4-8 May 1989) --- A 35mm overall scene of the operations devoted to the fluids experiment apparatus...

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Mar 25, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW workers continue checking the deployment of the solar panel array (right)...

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Oct 13, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), technicians test the...

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Apr 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the equipment and hardware...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 Mission Specialist Michael Good puts on his launch-and-entry suit before heading for...

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Apr 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 crew members conduct equipment and procedure familiarization, including sharp edge...

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NASA image: Science Launching on Northrop Grumman CRS-19 Mission to the Space Station
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Jul 6, 2023

Science Launching on Northrop Grumman CRS-19 Mission to the Space Station

Northrop Grumman's 19th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station is carrying...

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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while the Advanced Camera for...

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NASA image: Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Landing – Sunday, March 2, 2025
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Mar 2, 2025

Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Landing – Sunday, March 2, 2025

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, carrying 10 NASA science and technology instruments, successfully landed...

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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

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Apr 16, 2009

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

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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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