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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-97pc651
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Apr 11, 1997

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The Atlas 1 payload fairing with the encapsulated GOES-K advanced weather satellite, at top center, is mated to the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1465
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Jul 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., work on the back side of...

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NASA image: GOES-S Pre-Encapsulation
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Jan 16, 2018

GOES-S Pre-Encapsulation

In a clean room at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1607
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Jul 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center, the launch team goes through a wet dress...

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NASA image: Guppy Fit Check for Orion EM-1
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Mar 13, 2019

Guppy Fit Check for Orion EM-1

A fit check of the Orion Crew and Service Module Horizontal Transporter (CHT) with NASA's Super Guppy aircraft is...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to SLC-41
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Feb 17, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to SLC-41

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T...

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NASA image: SCAPE Practice
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Aug 16, 2019

SCAPE Practice

Inside the Multi-Operations Support Building near the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Guppy Fit Check for Orion EM-1
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Mar 13, 2019

Guppy Fit Check for Orion EM-1

A fit check of the Orion Crew and Service Module Horizontal Transporter (CHT) with NASA's Super Guppy aircraft is...

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NASA image: SCAPE Practice
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Aug 16, 2019

SCAPE Practice

Inside the Multi-Operations Support Building near the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2301
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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, or MPPF, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: GOES-S Pre-Encapsulation
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Jan 16, 2018

GOES-S Pre-Encapsulation

In a clean room at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida, technicians and engineers are preparing NOAA's...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Vibe Test
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Nov 8, 2022

VIPER MSolo Vibe Test

Preparations are underway to conduct a vibration test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo)...

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NASA image: Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos
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May 1, 2025

Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos

From left, Kelvin Manning, acting center director, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center; Shawn Quinn, Exploration Ground...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2293
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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, or MPPF, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay
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Jan 28, 2022

GOES-T Spacecraft Move to Encapsulation Bay

Technicians move NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0328
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Feb 20, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-N...

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NASA image: Guppy Fit Check for Orion EM-1
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Mar 13, 2019

Guppy Fit Check for Orion EM-1

A fit check of the Orion Crew and Service Module Horizontal Transporter (CHT) with NASA's Super Guppy aircraft began...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0326
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Feb 20, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-N...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1586
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Feb 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians close...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand
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Sep 25, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mated to Work Stand

Technicians use a crane to place the Sentinel-6B spacecraft onto a work stand ahead of prelaunch operations at the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0864
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Mar 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-104 crew check out...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0871
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Mar 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-104 crew look over equipment inside the equipment lock component of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0341
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Feb 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-N...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3027
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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Night falls on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida following rollback of...

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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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