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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-2012-2878
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May 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An Orion test capsule sits inside a temporary clean room in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Science Launching on SpaceX's 23rd Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station
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Aug 16, 2021

Science Launching on SpaceX's 23rd Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station

The 23rd SpaceX cargo resupply mission carrying scientific research and technology demonstrations launches to the...

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NASA image: EXHIBIT - SPACESUITS
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Feb 8, 1982

EXHIBIT - SPACESUITS

S82-26645 (March 1982) --- Spacesuit inner gloves consist of pressure bladders covered by Beta Cloth. EVA outer...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1589
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Frank Pelkey, a United Space Alliance technician at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3727
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the Protective Services branch of NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians prepare to encapsulate NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy payload fairing in...

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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers make adjustments on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft during...

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Feb 3, 2024

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iss070e086287 (Feb. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flght Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli works inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0361
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (center), chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0779
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Mar 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3736
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Jun 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel during EVA5

S125-E-009877 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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NASA image: REACT Demonstration
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Jul 28, 2022

REACT Demonstration

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida tests a 3D printer on July 28, 2022, at the Florida spaceport’s...

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Dec 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Very large cranes are being constructed on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse through protective glasses in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1594
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Jun 2, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers maneuver the lightning mast onto...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2102
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Jul 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the brush near the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center a young hawk perches in a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0144
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Feb 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Under gray skies, the Rotating Service Structure rolls back into its protective...

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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility get the Large Orbital Protective Enclosure...

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NASA image: OSCAR Project - August 2020
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Aug 10, 2020

OSCAR Project - August 2020

Technicians wearing protective equipment perform work for a future mission on flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital...

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NASA image: Tile survey seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Tile survey seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6405 (3 August 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside nosecone thermal protection tiles are...

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NASA image: Launch Complex 39B Lightning Tower Painting
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May 30, 2019

Launch Complex 39B Lightning Tower Painting

Workers prepare the surface of one of the three lightning protection system towers for painting at Exploration...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009690 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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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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