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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-2012-1106
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Protective plastic flanks the nose of space shuttle Atlantis for its move from Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3590
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis arrives in High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building as technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3477
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3559
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Working at the main landing gear, a technician supports weight and center-of-gravity checks...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4366
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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jeff Pratt and Frank Morse with Abacus Technology...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Landing Coverage with Commentary
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Feb 18, 2021

Mars 2020 Perseverance Landing Coverage with Commentary

The largest, most advanced rover NASA has sent to another world touched down on Mars Thursday, after a 203-day...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3484
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4368
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Nov 3, 2014

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1781
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Mar 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1965
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Apr 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, left, gets the feel of the commander’s seat on the...

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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...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1963
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Apr 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, a former astronaut, explains how access is...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Alexander Moiseev, a research scientist at NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center, speaks during an event celebrating the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3485
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an event celebrating...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1094
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis arrives in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Michael Freilich, Director of the Earth Science Division of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3553
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians adjust a jack under space shuttle Atlantis as weight and center-of-gravity checks...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1105
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A cadre of shuttle technicians monitors space shuttle Atlantis as it is backed out of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1964
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Apr 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll sits in the commander’s seat on the flight deck of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3588
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians tow space shuttle Atlantis into High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building after...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1093
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis rolls past NASA's new mobile launcher on its way from Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3476
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1110
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A shuttle monitor is in position underneath space shuttle Atlantis as it is pulled from...

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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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