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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-07pd2112
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Jul 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Phoenix Mars Lander waits...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

From left, Dr. Jennifer Williams, a NASA research chemical engineer, and Gerard Moscoso, a mechanical engineer...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1570
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: Lines of Pits in Protonilus Mensae
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Dec 20, 2021

Lines of Pits in Protonilus Mensae

This observation shows a lobe-shaped debris apron emanating from a massif (shown in the upper left of the image) in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2081
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Jul 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-A, the Phoenix Mars Lander is lowered...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - Parazynski outfitting Node 2
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Oct 28, 2007

EVA 2 - Parazynski outfitting Node 2

S120-E-007080 (28 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Scott Parazynski, STS-120 mission specialist, participates in the second...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5036
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Aug 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the mated SV1 and SV2...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5053
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Aug 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the SV1-SV2 spacecraft sits...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5042
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Aug 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers begin center of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1649
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Jun 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, photographers dressed in clean-room...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1772
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Mar 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers from Canaveral Construction in Mims,...

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NASA image: Eastern Candor Chasma
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Dec 20, 2023

Eastern Candor Chasma

Candor Chasma is one of the largest canyons that make up Valles Marineris. It is approximately 810 km long (503...

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NASA image: Rest In Peace Mars Polar Lander
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Dec 4, 2002

Rest In Peace Mars Polar Lander

On December 3, 1999) Mars Polar Lander (MPL) was set to touchdown on the enigmatic layered terrain located near the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2290
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Aug 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment (MULE) carrier is driven from the Canister Rotation...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1797
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Dec 1, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-109 Commander Scott Altman checks the windshield and windows from inside Columbia....

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NASA image: Rainwater Biofilter
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Sep 29, 2020

Rainwater Biofilter

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s unrivaled dedication to the environment is highlighted through a variety of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5032
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Aug 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers remove a cover from...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2040
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Jul 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the upper part of the shipping canister...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5052
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Aug 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers observe as the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2310
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Aug 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane...

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NASA image: Curiosity's Path to the 'Sulfate-Bearing Unit'
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Jul 6, 2020

Curiosity's Path to the 'Sulfate-Bearing Unit'

Stitched together from 116 images, this view captured by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the path it will take in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1691
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Jun 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The second stage of the Delta II launch vehicle for NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander arrives...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2292
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Aug 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A transporter moves the shipping container with the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment (MULE)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5020
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Aug 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the SV1 spacecraft is...

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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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