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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-07pd0421
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A weather balloon is prepared for release at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Cover Removal
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Jul 14, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Cover Removal

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, technicians begin to remove...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2657
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May 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5917
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Dec 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery awaits its move, called rollback, from Launch Pad 39A to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2344
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unfurl a solar...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX IMAP Live Launch Coverage - 4K
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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Live Launch Coverage - 4K

NASA's IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) mission, the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and NOAA's...

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NASA image: A New View on Jupiter's North Pole
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Mar 7, 2018

A New View on Jupiter's North Pole

This computer-generated image is based on an infrared image of Jupiter's north polar region that was acquired on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2666
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May 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy...

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Sep 24, 2025

NASA's SpaceX IMAP Live Launch Coverage - (L) NASA Causeway and (R) Commentator

NASA's IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) mission, the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and NOAA's...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0039
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Jan 4, 2001

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The crated 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft rests safely inside the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2484
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., prepare to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2443
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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., test the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4453
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Nov 7, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Operations are underway to weigh NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2346
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Mar 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., check out an...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Move from High Bay into Cell
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Jul 20, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Move from High Bay into Cell

Technicians prepare NASA’s Landsat 9 spacecraft for its move from the high bay to Cell 3 inside the Integrated...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2327
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Mar 16, 2011

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unpack a solar...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate
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Jul 14, 2021

Landsat 9 Atlas V ISA-ASA Lift and Mate

Preparations are underway to lift the interstage and assembly second stage adapters for the United Alliance Atlas V...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Move from High Bay into Cell
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Jul 20, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft (Observatory) Move from High Bay into Cell

Technicians prepare NASA’s Landsat 9 spacecraft for its move from the high bay to Cell 3 inside the Integrated...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Transport from HIF to IPF
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Jun 3, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Transport from HIF to IPF

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the first of two payload...

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NASA image: Launching a Weather Balloon to check conditions for the THEMIS L
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Jan 1, 2002

Launching a Weather Balloon to check conditions for the THEMIS L

A worker releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station weather station. The balloon is equipped...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Family members of Dr. Michael Freilich, for whom the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is named, gather at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Move to Transfer Tower for Closeout Operation
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Aug 19, 2021

Landsat 9 Move to Transfer Tower for Closeout Operation

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the Landsat 9 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2637
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe A, enclosed in a protective shipping container, is...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5933
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Dec 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery enters the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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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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