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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-2009-4065
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., lower the high-gain antenna on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4037
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a technician removes part of the...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation
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Jul 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Lands JFK
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Apr 27, 2011

Shuttle Enterprise Lands JFK

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver speaks Friday, April 27, 2012, during the transfer ceremony for space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0352
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Apr 12, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia rises off Pad 39A a few seconds past 7 a.m. on April 12,...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Spacecraft Mate to Third Stage
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Jul 11, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Spacecraft Mate to Third Stage

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Wednesday, July...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1133
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Sep 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft is placed inside the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1511
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Oct 2, 1997

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Participating in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) at Kennedy Space Center are STS-87 crew members Winston...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2339
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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students from California Polytechnic Institute, or CalPoly, and Merritt Island High School in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4023
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Jul 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers ensure the smooth rotation of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Booster Processing
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Dec 13, 2023

Artemis II Booster Processing

Technicians with Exploration Ground Systems perform inspections of the Northrop Grumman-manufactured two aft exit...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1132
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Sep 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft is suspended above the payload...

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NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-6486
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Aug 14, 1971

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N-243 Flight and Guidance Centrifuge: Is used for spacecraft mission simulations and is adaptable to two...

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NASA image: KSC-79pc-0271
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Apr 29, 1979

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TX. - STS-1 Official Crew Portrait - Astronauts John W. Young, left, Crew Commander,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mass Properties Test

Engineers perform mass properties testing on NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover inside Kennedy Space Center’s Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4064
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., lower the high-gain antenna on...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Commander Padalka monitors the Progress 47P Undocking
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Jul 22, 2012

Expedition 32 Commander Padalka monitors the Progress 47P Undocking

ISS032-E-010066 (22 July 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, wearing a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0386
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Mar 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A C17 military cargo aircraft at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility delivers the latest...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Solar Array Deployment
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Jun 3, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Solar Array Deployment

NASA's Parker Solar Probe solar arrays are deployed for testing at the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4030
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Jul 11, 2009

KSC-2009-4030

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers check the progress of NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation
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Jul 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Spacecraft Mate to Third Stage
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Jul 11, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Spacecraft Mate to Third Stage

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Wednesday, July...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Astronaut Suit Up (Scrubbed)
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May 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Astronaut Suit Up (Scrubbed)

During the first launch attempt of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, NASA astronaut Suni Williams performs checks of...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1373
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Sep 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy gets settled in her seat in Discovery to take part in a...

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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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