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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: Asteroid Redirect Mission Update
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Sep 14, 2016

Asteroid Redirect Mission Update

On Sept 14, 2016 NASA provided an update on the Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) and how it contributes to the...

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NASA image: KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs
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Jul 10, 2019

KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs

K-9 Handler Officer Scott O’Rourke watches as K-9 LJ works his way through a row of bags and containers to locate...

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NASA image: KSC00padig060
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is nearly through the gate on its backward trek from Launch...

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NASA image: Aerial of the Orion EFT-1 Arrival at KSC
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Dec 18, 2014

Aerial of the Orion EFT-1 Arrival at KSC

An aerial view near NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex reveals the Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig056
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Oct 31, 2000

KSC-00padig056

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour is nearly through...

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NASA image: Aerial of the Orion EFT-1 Arrival at KSC
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Dec 18, 2014

Aerial of the Orion EFT-1 Arrival at KSC

An aerial view near NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex reveals the Orion crew module, enclosed in its crew...

KSC
NASA image: EM-2 Pressure Vessel Arrival
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Aug 24, 2018

EM-2 Pressure Vessel Arrival

A super-wide truck carrying the Orion crew module pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2 approaches the entrance...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0185
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Jan 26, 2001

KSC-01PP-0185

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The gate outside Launch Pad 39A heralds the STS-98 launch as Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC00padig056
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Oct 31, 2000

KSC00padig056

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour is nearly through...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs
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Jul 10, 2019

KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs

K-9 Spike is ready for the next training exercise with his Handler Officer John McGee at Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: KSC00padig055
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Oct 31, 2000

KSC00padig055

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the gate...

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NASA image: Nanjing, China City Walls
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Oct 4, 2018

Nanjing, China City Walls

The largest city wall in the world is in Nanjing, China. It was built between 1366 and 1386 by the Ming Dynasty...

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NASA image: Orion Arrival at White House Complex
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Jul 21, 2018

Orion Arrival at White House Complex

NASA's Orion spacecraft that flew Exploration Flight Test-1 on Dec. 5, 2014 is seen while being lifted over a gate...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC76-0060-43
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Dec 13, 1975

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CV-990 (NASA-712) Galileo II aircraft in flight over the San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. A digital navigation,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1575
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The gate is open to Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad...

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Jul 21, 2018

Orion Arrival at White House Complex

NASA's Orion spacecraft that flew Exploration Flight Test-1 on Dec. 5, 2014 is seen as it is lifted over a gate onto...

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NASA image: Hurricane Dorian Preps: Crawler Transporter Treks to Pad 39B to move Mobile Launcher into VAB
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Aug 28, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Preps: Crawler Transporter Treks to Pad 39B to move Mobile Launcher into VAB

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are taking precautions to protect Artemis spaceflight hardware in...

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NASA image: KSC00padig057
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Oct 31, 2000

KSC00padig057

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour passes through the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1695
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Nov 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A large truck arrives at the gate to KSC, delivering part of the equipment to be used...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3380
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates congratulates the launch team in Firing Room 4 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig057
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Oct 31, 2000

KSC-00padig057

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour passes through the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs
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Jul 10, 2019

KSC Protectice Services - Working Dogs

K-9 Handler Officer John McGee watches as K-9 Spike works his way through a row of cars during a training exercise...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0186
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Jan 26, 2001

KSC01pp0186

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The gate outside Launch Pad 39A heralds the STS-98 launch as Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

People stop outside the Launch Pad 39B gate to photograph themselves with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket...

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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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