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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-2009-2812
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Apr 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2812

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians prepare to install the solar...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0438
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, clouds of smoke encompass the Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister
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Sep 1, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister

Technicians prepare to lift the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) payload adapter...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1833
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Dec 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17B, Cape Canaveral Air Station, the fairing for the upper stages of the Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0415
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Feb 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Encapsulation
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Jan 20, 2020

Solar Orbiter Encapsulation

A view of the inside of the United Launch Alliance payload fairing as it is being secured around the Solar Orbiter...

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NASA image: Escorial Crater - False Color
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Sep 13, 2018

Escorial Crater - False Color

The 'brown' in this VIS image is part of the ejecta surrounding Escorial Crater. The material of the ejecta blanket...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Arrival
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Nov 2, 2019

Solar Orbiter Arrival

An Antonov An-124 cargo plane, foreground, is seen at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch and Landing Facility on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2798
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Dec 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- THEMIS logo: NASA's 2-year Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1744
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1744

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Arrival
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Nov 1, 2019

Solar Orbiter Arrival

A crane carefully places the Solar Orbiter spacecraft on a truck for transportation from the Launch and Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0418
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Feb 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this close-up aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits...

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NASA image: Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch
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Jan 1, 2002

Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch

In this close-up aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jan 31, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Lift and Mate

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing, containing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, is hoisted up by crane...

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NASA image: MSolo EMI Testing
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Feb 14, 2022

MSolo EMI Testing

Electronics Engineer and Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) team member Nate Cain conducts...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2996
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians complete placing the...

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NASA image: Delta II Launch with the THEMIS satellite payload from pad 17B C
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Feb 17, 2007

Delta II Launch with the THEMIS satellite payload from pad 17B C

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, clouds of smoke envelop the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Arrival
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Nov 2, 2019

Solar Orbiter Arrival

A crane carefully places the Solar Orbiter spacecraft on a truck for transportation from the Launch and Landing...

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NASA image: MSolo Radiator Work
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Sep 25, 2020

MSolo Radiator Work

Engineers and technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the radiator for the Mass Spectrometer...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

Technicians prepare the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry payload adapter...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Arrival
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Nov 2, 2019

Solar Orbiter Arrival

A crane carefully places the Solar Orbiter spacecraft on a truck for transportation from the Launch and Landing...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via
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Nov 21, 2019

Solar Orbiter ULA Atlas V Booster and Centaur Stage Arrival via

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster that will launch the Solar Orbiter spacecraft is delivered by truck to...

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NASA image: Owl Nest behind TV Building
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Mar 18, 2014

Owl Nest behind TV Building

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an Owl occupies a nest originally build by an...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1889
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Dec 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral Air Station, the protective covering on the Mars...

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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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