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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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Oct 9, 1998

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The STS-95 crew partakes in the traditional breakfast in the crew quarters at the Operations and Checkout (O&C)...

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Aug 13, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), workers remove the protective covering from a part of payload...

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Oct 29, 1998

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After leaving the Operations and Checkout Building, the STS-95 crew approach the Astrovan for their trip to Launch...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory are being processed inside the...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation
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Oct 12, 2022

JPSS-2 Fairing Encapsulation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2), stacked atop...

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Jan 14, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan,...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A Russian Antonov AH-124-100 cargo airplane has landed on the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is moved to the entrance of the Payload...

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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, equipment is...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - . The STS-107 crew, waving to onlookers, exits the Operations and Checkout Building on...

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Mar 26, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-91 crew participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for their...

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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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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory are inside the Integrated Processing...

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Jan 13, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri, who is with the National Space...

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Jan 14, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Commander Kevin Kregel suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building, as part of a flight crew...

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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is moved inside the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1442
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Oct 29, 1998

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After leaving the Operations and Checkout Building, the STS-95 crew wave at well-wishers as they approach the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1289
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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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Nov 5, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the open doors of the payload canister, inside the environmentally...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Mate SC to LOFTID Stack
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Oct 5, 2022

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Technicians assist as a crane lowers the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – White clouds of smoke and steam sandwich space shuttle Atlantis as it roars off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: STORRM
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May 18, 2011

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Teams conduct powerup and docking operations for the Sensor Test for Orion Relative Navigation Risk Mitigation...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Encapsulation
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Nov 10, 2025

Sentinel-6B Encapsulation

Technicians and engineers encapsulate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft within a protective payload fairing inside the...

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May 22, 2000

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The Atlas IIA rocket is close to its vertical position in the launch tower at Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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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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