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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: STORRM
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May 18, 2011

STORRM

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

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NASA image: STORRM
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May 17, 2011

STORRM

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

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2822
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Apr 22, 2009

KSC-2009-2822

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the equipment and hardware...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA

The DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in a left banking turn above the airport at Palmdale, California. The right wing is...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2605
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Sep 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-122 crew take part in harness training in the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Wing Deployment
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Mar 6, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Wing Deployment

Technicians working inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc192
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Jan 21, 1998

KSC-98pc192

Ohio Senator John Glenn, at right, sits in the flight deck of the orbiter Columbia as astronaut Stephen Oswald...

KSC
NASA image: STORRM
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May 18, 2011

STORRM

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

JSC
NASA image: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test

Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0248
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Mar 6, 2002

KSC-02pd0248

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - With employees watching, Orbiter Atlantis rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1008
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May 13, 2005

KSC-05pd-1008

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers are removing the solar panel from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1781
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Mar 13, 2012

KSC-2012-1781

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system
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May 20, 2009

Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system

ISS019-E-018483 (20 May 2009) --- After NASA's Mission Control gave the Expedition 19 astronaut crew aboard the...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform shown against a background of a dark blue sky on February 20, 1998. The...

AFRC
NASA image: SBIR CubeRover Unboxing
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Oct 9, 2020

SBIR CubeRover Unboxing

A.J. Nick, with Kennedy Space Center’s Exploration and Research and Technology programs, unboxes a CubeRover at the...

KSC
NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Cover Installations and Spacecraft Rotat
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Sep 26, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Cover Installations and Spacecraft Rotat

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

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NASA image: Artemis II Arrival at MPPF
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Mar 10, 2025

Artemis II Arrival at MPPF

The upper stage for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Moon rocket that will power the agency’s Artemis II mission and...

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NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

The wedge-shaped X-33 was a sub-scale technology demonstration prototype of a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV). Through...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3101
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May 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3101

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As if erupting from the bed of cattails at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3039
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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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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0313
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Feb 13, 2001

KSC-01PP-0313

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

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NASA image: Inside KSC! Jan. 31, 2020
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Jan 31, 2020

Inside KSC! Jan. 31, 2020

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft was encapsulated inside the Astrotech Space Operations payload processing facility near...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3080
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May 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3080

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Framed by trees in the foreground, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: SBIR CubeRover Unboxing
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Oct 9, 2020

SBIR CubeRover Unboxing

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

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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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