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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-05-S-00002
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Jan 7, 2005

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As Return to Flight nears, the STS-114 Shuttle Crew arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Jan. 7 to checkout newly...

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NASA image: Technicians attach the tail cone to the Space Shuttle Discovery in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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Aug 16, 2005

Technicians attach the tail cone to the Space Shuttle Discovery in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Technicians attach the tail cone, which helps reduce aerodynamic drag and turbulence during its ferry flight, to the...

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NASA image: Workers position the tail cone on the Space Shuttle Discovery in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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Aug 15, 2005

Workers position the tail cone on the Space Shuttle Discovery in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Workers position the tail cone on the Space Shuttle Discovery in preparation for its return to NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Dunned in his space suit, mission commander Neil A. Armstrong does a final check of his communications system before...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Dunned in his space suit, Command Module (CM) pilot Michael Collins does a final check of his communications system...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Sep 1, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This is the crew patch for the Shuttle Endeavor STS-113 mission, the 16th American assembly flight, and 112th...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1141
Image
May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under post-dawn cloudy skies, Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1142
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under post-dawn cloudy skies, Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Dunned in his space suit, Lunar Module pilot Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. does a final check of his communications system...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

In this photograph, a laboratory technician handles a portion of the more than 20 different plant lines that were...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 9, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

In this photograph, laboratory technician Bart Ruark visually inspects a Japanese Qail confined within a class III...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a detailed view of the back side of Moon in the vicinity of Crater No. 308 taken during the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: KSC01padig134
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is ready to have the overhead crane removed before transfer to the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2302
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Nov 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Raffaello, the MPLM scheduled to fly on the STS-114 Return to Flight mission, is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1136
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May 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Discovery’s airlock is lowered into the orbiter’s payload bay for installation. The...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1711
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1521
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1712
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-133
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the mate_demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility lowers the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1718
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1513
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1485
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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1512
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1138
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May 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Orbiter Processing Facility help guide Discovery’s airlock into 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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