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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: TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview
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Feb 14, 2012

TIRS - The Thermal Infrared Sensor on LDCM Overview

The Thermal InfraRed Sensor (TIRS) is one of the instruments on the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM)...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0746
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1004
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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is...

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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1028
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1001
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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside arrives...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0651
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Mar 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view looks down on two of the nine solid rocket boosters that will be mated with...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

The second stage of the Delta II Heavy rocket is lifted into the mobile service tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape...

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NASA image: Delta II SIRTF Booster Lift & Mate
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Mar 5, 2003

Delta II SIRTF Booster Lift & Mate

One of nine solid rocket boosters is lifted on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0674
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Mar 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A booster rocket is prepared for lifting up the launch tower at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0937
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Apr 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers add another base plate segment to the shrouded Space Infrared Telescope...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the Delta II Heavy rocket is ready to...

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NASA image: SIRTF Encapsulation
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Apr 10, 2003

SIRTF Encapsulation

In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0744
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage is raised before lifting it up the launch tower on...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0745
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing Delta II second stage nears a vertical position before being lifted up the...

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NASA image: SIRTF Encapsulation
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Apr 10, 2003

SIRTF Encapsulation

In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first part of the fairing is place...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1003
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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister with the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) inside waits...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1009
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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the payload canister with the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1027
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0648
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Mar 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II rocket on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, waits for...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0748
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on an upper level of the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: SIRTF Encapsulation
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Apr 10, 2003

SIRTF Encapsulation

In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first part of the fairing is seen...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0647
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Mar 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another solid rocket booster is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0934
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Apr 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Infrared Telescope Facility is shrouded while workers install the base plate...

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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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