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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-2014-4368
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Nov 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4368

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Public Affairs Officer George Diller digs in...

KSC
NASA image: Space Fibers
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Apr 23, 2019

Space Fibers

iss059e034721 (4/23/2019) --- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is photographed in front of...

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NASA image: New Countdown Clock
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Nov 3, 2014

New Countdown Clock

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Public Affairs Officer George Diller shovels the first scoop of soil...

KSC
NASA image: Binar-1 Preflight Imagery
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Mar 11, 2021

Binar-1 Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052202 (3/11/2021) --- A view of the Binar-1 flight model undergoing routine vibration testing for flight...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1096
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Rudder Speed Brake Actuator from the orbiter Atlantis is set on a stand on the floor...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0270
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Feb 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-0270

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help guide the body flap toward the orbiter...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 crewmembers sealed inside a Mobile Quarantine Facility
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Feb 12, 1971

Apollo 14 crewmembers sealed inside a Mobile Quarantine Facility

S71-19508 (12 Feb. 1971) --- Separated by aluminum and glass of their Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF), the Apollo...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1091
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1091

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach a crane to one of the Rudder Speed Brake Actuators that are being...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0268
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Feb 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-0268

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers on the floor get ready to install the body...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1035
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1035

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers attach Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1089
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1089

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Rudder Speed Brake Actuator is being removed from the orbiter Atlantis for shipment...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5672
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Nov 16, 2010

KSC-2010-5672

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician holds a new doubler that will be...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0269
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Feb 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-0269

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers on the floor prepare to attach a crane to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1092
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1092

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach a crane to one of the Rudder Speed Brake Actuators that are being...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 10, 1996

Around Marshall

The dart and associated launching system was developed by engineers at MSFC to collect a sample of the aluminum...

MSFC
NASA image: New Countdown Clock
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Nov 3, 2014

New Countdown Clock

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jeff Pratt and Frank Morse with Abacus Technology prep the area behind...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1032
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1032

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers lower Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1090
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May 7, 2004

KSC-04pd1090

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This is a closeup of one of the Rudder Speed Brake Actuators that are being removed...

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NASA image: MOXIE Twin During Testing
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Jan 19, 2021

MOXIE Twin During Testing

The engineering model (EM), an almost identical twin of MOXIE, is used for testing in the lab at NASA's Jet...

JPL
NASA image: View of Kotov working with Debris Panels during EVA18
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May 30, 2007

View of Kotov working with Debris Panels during EVA18

ISS015-E-10043 (30 May 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Echo 30" Sub Satellite
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Jul 3, 1957

Echo 30" Sub Satellite

James Hansen describes the work on Project Echo s air density experiment known as the Sub-Satellite. Before launch...

LRC
NASA image: Research Technology
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Sep 16, 1998

Research Technology

A team of engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1025
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May 4, 2004

KSC-04pd1025

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a technician looks at the Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: jsc2021e037879
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Aug 24, 2021

jsc2021e037879

jsc2021e037879 (8/24/2021) --- A preflight view of the Touching Surfaces investigation hardware. The Touch Array...

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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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