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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-99pp1402
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Dec 10, 1999

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Workers with United Space Alliance remove Shuttle Discovery's dented main propulsion system liquid hydrogen...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0295
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Mar 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the simulated rescue mission, the KSC response team takes part in the unlikely...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1126
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Sep 17, 1999

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At Cape Canaveral Air Station's Complex 5/6, a Redstone rocket lies broken on the pad after Hurricane Floyd passed...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 9, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Arrival

A United Launch Alliance Delta II booster arrives at NASA's Building 836, the Spacecraft Labs Telemetry Station at...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Arrival
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Mar 9, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Arrival

A United Launch Alliance Delta II booster arrives at NASA's Building 836, the Spacecraft Labs Telemetry Station at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0294
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Mar 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the woods next to the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the KSC response team takes...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1397
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Dec 9, 1999

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A spare four-inch diameter LH2 recirculation line (shown in photo) will be used to replace a damaged LH2 line in the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0297
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Mar 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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NASA image: Tanager-1 First Methane and Carbon Dioxide Plume Detections
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Oct 10, 2024

Tanager-1 First Methane and Carbon Dioxide Plume Detections

The Carbon Mapper Coalition's Tanager-1 satellite on Sept. 19, 2024, captured data over Karachi, Pakistan, showing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3135
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May 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A closeup of damage found in the Launch Pad 39A flame trench at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1506
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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Following mission STS-105, the Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV) is moved into place beside...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1396
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Dec 9, 1999

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Gary Hamilton (left) and James Stickley, both with United Space Alliance, check out a spare four-inch diameter LH2...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0296
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Mar 17, 1999

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During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the KSC response team...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1667
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Nov 8, 2000

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Biomedical research offers hope for a variety of medical problems, from diabetes to the replacement of damaged bone...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3137
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May 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A closeup of damage found in the Launch Pad 39A flame trench at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1403
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Dec 10, 1999

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In the Payload Changeout Room, Launch Pad 39B, United Space Alliance and NASA workers look at the replacement main...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1502
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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Following mission STS-105, the Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV) is moved into place beside...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter
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Apr 16, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter

At NASA's Building 836, the Spacecraft Labs Telemetry Station at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a United...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Biomedical research offers hope for a variety of medical problems, from diabetes to the replacement of damaged bone...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0299
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Mar 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: iss063m261411659_HTV-9_JAXA_Launch_200520
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May 20, 2020

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JAPANESE CARGO SHIP BEGINS JOURNEY TO THE SPACE STATION The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched an...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter
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Apr 16, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Booster Offload onto Transporter

At NASA's Building 836, the Spacecraft Labs Telemetry Station at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a United...

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NASA image: KSC-99padig039
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Dec 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Green dye penetrant helps pinpoint the dent discovered in this LH2 recirculation line...

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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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