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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-2009-3106
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a press conference in the NASA News Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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, a technician...

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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: KSC-2009-1954
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Mar 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the top of the shipping...

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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: 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-2010-1580
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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 secure...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1581
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Feb 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the second half of the Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0331
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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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Mar 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-104 Mission Specialist James F. Reilly...

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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: STS-52 CANEX-2 Canadian Target Assembly (CTA) held by RMS over OV-102's PLB
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 CANEX-2 Canadian Target Assembly (CTA) held by RMS over OV-102's PLB

STS052-71-057 (22 Oct-1 Nov 1992) --- This 70mm frame, photographed with a handheld Hasselblad camera aimed through...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 crew members head for the Astrovan outside the Operations and Checkout Building at...

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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sun sets on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida following rollback...

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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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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., a senator from Ohio and one of the original seven Project Mercury...

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Aug 13, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), a part of payload flight...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2929
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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The final components of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory for the...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers remove an...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1298
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Oct 9, 1998

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After suiting up for their practice countdown exercise, STS-95 crew members head for the bus outside the Operations...

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Jan 14, 2000

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The STS-99 crew leave the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39A and a simulated countdown...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the second...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1295
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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Pilot Steven W. Lindsey suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building prior to his trip to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7218
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Sep 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #2 passes by the Operations and Checkout Building, in the background, on...

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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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