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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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Feb 13, 2001

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STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards has his launch suit checked for fit in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: SBIR CubeRover Unboxing
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Oct 9, 2020

SBIR CubeRover Unboxing

Jim Mantovani, left, and A.J. Nick, with Kennedy Space Center’s Exploration and Research and Technology programs,...

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Nov 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Changeout Room, Launch Pad 39A, are on a platform in the...

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Dec 14, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers oversee closeout operations of the Stardust Sample Return...

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May 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Shuttle Maine Engine Shop, workers are installing an engine controller in...

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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-118 Pilot Charlie Hobaugh is ready after...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Cover Installation and Spacecraft Rotation at Astrotech, VSFB
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Sep 26, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Cover Installation and Spacecraft Rotation at Astrotech, VSFB

Technicians install protective solar array covers for the Sentinel-6B spacecraft inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: STORRM
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May 17, 2011

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Teams conduct powerup and docking operations for the Sensor Test for Orion Relative Navigation Risk Mitigation...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis rides...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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Aug 1, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC personnel watch as workers at the Shuttle Landing Facility begin unloading the...

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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly dons his launch...

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Apr 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-90 Payload Specialist James Pawelczyk, Ph.D., stands ready for launch during...

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Oct 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Japan...

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Nov 7, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers applaud the turnover of the P6 Integrated Truss Structure by...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Creating an image of a century plant in bloom, space shuttle Atlantis trails a column of fire...

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NASA image: PACE Encapsulation
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Jan 30, 2024

PACE Encapsulation

NASA and SpaceX technicians safely encapsulate NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft in...

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NASA image: STORRM
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May 18, 2011

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Teams conduct powerup and docking operations for the Sensor Test for Orion Relative Navigation Risk Mitigation...

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Jan 20, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn spoke with the media shortly after he arrived at Kennedy Space Center's (KSC's) Shuttle...

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May 11, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This long view in the Space Station Processing Facility shows the lineup of elements...

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Nov 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Changeout Room, Launch Pad 39A, are on a platform in the...

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Feb 13, 2001

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STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee has his helmet checked during suit fit in the Operations and Checkout Building....

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Apr 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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Oct 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Japan...

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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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