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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 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the thermal protection system tiles on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5251
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Oct 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0993
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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers prepare the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft for re-mate with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2187
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Feb 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a bald eagle stands watch over two fledglings. The...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF
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Dec 15, 2009

STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF

JSC2009-E-284896 (15 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronauts Gregory H. Johnson (left), STS-134 pilot; along with astronauts...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield
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May 6, 2015

Orion Heat Shield

OVERSEEING ORION HEAT SHIELD WORK IN MARSHALL'S SEVEN-AXIS MILLING AND MACHINING FACILITY ARE, FROM LEFT, JOHN...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3725
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Jul 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Space Shuttle Discovery (foreground) and Space Shuttle Atlantis (background) both stand...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1167
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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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NASA image: KSC-06PD1971
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The crawler-transporter underneath Space Shuttle Atlantis and mobile launcher platform...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Unboxing
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May 28, 2024

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Unboxing

Technicians remove NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from its protective shipping...

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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lloyd Pierce, a NASA test engineer, checks electronic components related to the faulty...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew training, EVA TPS Overview with instructor John Ray
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Nov 3, 2010

STS-335 crew training, EVA TPS Overview with instructor John Ray

JSC2010-E-183521 (3 Nov. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, participates in an EVA Thermal...

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NASA image: OSCAR Project - August 2020
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Aug 10, 2020

OSCAR Project - August 2020

Technicians wearing protective equipment perform work for a future mission on flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital...

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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane moves past the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch...

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NASA image: Water Flow Test with Mobile Launcher at Pad 39B
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Jul 2, 2019

Water Flow Test with Mobile Launcher at Pad 39B

NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems conducts a water flow test with the mobile launcher at Kennedy Space Center’s Pad...

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Apr 24, 2024

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iss071e040186 (4/24/2024) --- A CS-05A: Genomic Enumeration of Antibiotic Resistance in Space (GEARS) sample media...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0242
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At approximately 80-84 seconds after T-0 and liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia, a large...

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Nov 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a giant crane is under...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Abort Motor mated to Jettison Motor
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Apr 15, 2020

Artemis II Abort Motor mated to Jettison Motor

The launch abort motor is integrated with the jettison motor for Orion’s launch abort system (LAS) for Artemis II,...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Backshell Panels

Back shell panels are visible on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis IV mission inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section
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Sep 9, 2024

Artemis II LVSA Arrival and Artemis IV Core Stage Engine Section

NASA’s Artemis II hardware, the launch vehicle stage adapter, awaits stacking operations at the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: iss059e005614
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Mar 29, 2019

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iss059e005614 (Match 29, 2019) -- NASA astronaut Anne McClain displays a spacesuit glove that is part of an...

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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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