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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: Psyche Spacecraft Move to Building 9
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Aug 14, 2023

Psyche Spacecraft Move to Building 9

NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft moved to Building 9 at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the agency’s Kennedy Space...

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Jun 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Genesis project crew stands in front of the spacecraft for a media showing in the...

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Jul 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — On Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Dawn spacecraft is lowered from...

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Jun 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second part of the...

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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta II rocket with the Dawn spacecraft on top waits in the early morning light...

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Jun 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An S-band medium gain antenna is installed on NASA's Genesis spacecraft in the Payload...

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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The second stage of a Delta II rocket rises up the gantry on Launch Complex 17-A, Cape...

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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers position NASA’s Dawn...

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NASA image: Bill Kerslake Preparing a Test in the Rocket Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1952

Bill Kerslake Preparing a Test in the Rocket Laboratory

William Kerslake, a combustion researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deep Space 1 rests on its work platform after being fitted with thermal insulation....

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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility lower Deep Space 1 onto its...

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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After covering the bulk of Deep Space 1 in thermal insulating blankets, workers in the...

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Oct 7, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the Defense Satellite Communications System Processing Facility (DPF), Cape...

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Oct 10, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Wrapped in an antistatic blanket for protection, Deep Space 1 is moved out of the...

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Oct 7, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Defense Satellite Communications Systems Processing Facility (DPF) at...

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Oct 7, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Defense Satellite Communications Systems Processing Facility (DPF) at...

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Oct 7, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the Defense Satellite Communications System Processing Facility (DPF), Cape...

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Oct 7, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the Defense Satellite Communications System Processing Facility (DPF), Cape...

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Oct 7, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the Defense Satellite Communications System Processing Facility (DPF), Cape...

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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers remove the canister...

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Sep 15, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers watch as the fairing for Deep Space 1 is lifted on the Mobile Service Tower to...

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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, the Dawn spacecraft is on display for a media showing. On each side are...

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Oct 24, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a view from Press Site 1 at Cape Canaveral Air Station, a Boeing Delta II (7326)...

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Aug 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Wearing special protective suits, workers ready NASA’s Deep Space 1 spacecraft for...

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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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