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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-08pd2779
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2773
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers get ready to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2775
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2776
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2772
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers check cable...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2778
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2777
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1018
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Apr 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vertical Integration Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers check the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1020
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Apr 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vertical Integration Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers check the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1019
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Apr 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vertical Integration Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers check the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0769
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the early morning daylight, the payload canister containing the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0768
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister containing the Chandra X-ray Observatory is prepared for its...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1017
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Apr 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After rotation in the Vertical Integration Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0770
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the early morning, the payload canister containing the Chandra X-ray Observatory,...

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NASA image: View of the firing of a single engine OMS
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Aug 27, 1985

View of the firing of a single engine OMS

View of a single engine orbital maneuvering system (OMS) firing on the Discovery. The payload bay is open and the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7212
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #1 awaits decommissioning outside the Reutilization, Recycling and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7209
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cranes are attached to payload canister #1 to lift it from the transporter that delivered it...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7206
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, payload canister #1 is reflected in the water...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2791
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A view of the adjusted guide shoe attached to the outside of the payload canister on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7224
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Sep 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #2 arrives outside the Reutilization, Recycling and Marketing Facility on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7208
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are under way to lift payload canister #1 from the transporter that delivered...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7229
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Sep 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #2 awaits decommissioning outside the Reutilization, Recycling and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7207
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #1 arrives outside the Reutilization, Recycling and Marketing Facility on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7225
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Sep 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are under way to lift payload canister #2 from the transporter that delivered...

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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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