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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-2009-2543
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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: 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, workers prepare to join the two fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1792
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Jun 16, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In the mobile service tower on Space Launch Complex 2, the second half of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3817
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Oct 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the launch...

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NASA image: NISAR Encapsulated in Payload Fairing at ISRO Launch Site
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Jul 22, 2025

NISAR Encapsulated in Payload Fairing at ISRO Launch Site

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was encapsulated in its payload fairing at ISRO's Satish...

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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-2013-1556
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Feb 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians help remove the Alliant Techsystems,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2577
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Dec 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the MILA Spaceflight Tracking and Data Network Station during a visit to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2578
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Dec 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the MILA Spaceflight Tracking and Data Network Station during a visit to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2696
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians watch as an...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7267
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Oct 6, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2549
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Apr 7, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1636
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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-2013-1577
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Feb 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the media viewed the Alliant...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2572
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Dec 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a visit to Kennedy, at the MILA Spaceflight Tracking and Data Network Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1891
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Feb 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a worker examines the...

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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 moved...

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NASA image: Operation Tigergrass - CST-100 Starliner Space Suit Ingress & Eg
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Aug 2, 2016

Operation Tigergrass - CST-100 Starliner Space Suit Ingress & Eg

NASA astronaut Eric Boe wears Boeing's new spacesuit designed to be worn by astronauts flying on the CST-100...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2844
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Jun 3, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers move a section of the fairing for NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2576
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Dec 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - While visiting Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins (left) talks with...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0018
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Jan 3, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7533
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Oct 25, 2011

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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-2014-2874
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Jun 3, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Workers attach a half section of the 10-foot-diameter fairing for NASA's Soil...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2699
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the Deep Impact spacecraft is mated...

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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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