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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: Preparing Orion pieces for welding
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Sep 23, 2015

Preparing Orion pieces for welding

Lockheed Martin engineers at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, prepare elements of the Orion...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery moves along the crawlerway near the turn basin in Launch...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch platform, climbs the five percent grad...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A banner at Launch Pad 39A proclaims the sentiments of the work force at Kennedy Space...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Access platforms at Launch Pad 39A are moved into position against Space Shuttle...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crawler transporter, moving Space Shuttle Discovery atop its mobile launch...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery has arrived at Launch Pad 39A. Discovery arrived at its...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crane lifts...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rainbow can be seen in the spray from the water truck traveling ahead of Space...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crawler transporter moves Space Shuttle Discovery, secured atop a mobile launch...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches Launch Pad 39A. Discovery arrived at its seaside...

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Sep 25, 2007

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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery climbs the five percent grade to the top of the hardstand at...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch platform, passes by the turn basin in...

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NASA image: Prelaunch Preparations for the Next Space Station Crew on This Week @NASA – October 9, 2020
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Oct 9, 2020

Prelaunch Preparations for the Next Space Station Crew on This Week @NASA – October 9, 2020

Prelaunch preparations for the next space station crew, science, technology and other cargo arrive at the station,...

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NASA image: Preparing to Launch America into a New Era of Space Exploration on This Week @NASA May 29, 2020
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Preparing to Launch America into a New Era of Space Exploration on This Week @NASA May 29, 2020

Preparing to ‘Launch America,’ a cargo spacecraft arrives at the space station, and the detective capabilities of...

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NASA image: Preparing the Space Station for Solar Array Upgrades on This Week @NASA – March 18, 2022
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Preparing the Space Station for Solar Array Upgrades on This Week @NASA – March 18, 2022

Preparing the space station for solar array upgrades, rolling out the spacecraft for our Artemis I mission, and the...

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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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