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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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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. – A camera near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida captures the liftoff...

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Jul 18, 1997

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) engineers examine the interface surface on the Cassini spacecraft prior to...

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NASA image: STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri uses SAREX II on OV-105's aft flight deck
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri uses SAREX II on OV-105's aft flight deck

STS047-45-003 (12-20 Sept 1992) --- Payload specialist Mamoru Mohri communicates with students from the aft flight...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 Mission Specialist Megan McArthur fits the helmet on her launch-and-entry suit before...

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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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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence and Congressman Robert Aderholt arrive
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Sep 25, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence and Congressman Robert Aderholt arrive

Air Force Two lands with Vice President Mike Pence along with Congressman Robert Aderholt at the Redstone Army...

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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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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 Mission Specialist John Grunsfeld puts on his launch-and-entry suit before heading...

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Sep 13, 2000

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The “rookie” on the STS-92 mission, Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has her new launch and entry suit adjusted during...

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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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Jan 22, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn enjoys a tour of the Engineering Development Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center. Senator...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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Jan 21, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn sits in the flight deck looking at equipment in the orbiter Columbia at the Orbiter...

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Apr 20, 2009

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

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Jul 18, 1997

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Jet Propulsion Research Lab (JPL) workers use a borescope to verify the pressure relief device bellow's integrity on...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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Apr 22, 2009

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

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Jan 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, members of the STS-110 crew check out...

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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 39B, a technician in Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay prepares a...

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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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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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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 Commander Scott Altman puts on his launch-and-entry suit before heading for Launch...

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May 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers move a crane into place to remove...

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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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