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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-08pd0277
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Feb 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the suspended space shuttle...

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NASA image: Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI
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Jan 13, 2021

Helicopter Photos and Aerials for CPD & SI

An aerial view of nearby Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida on Jan. 13, 2021. In view is a full-scale...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 1995

Benefit from NASA

In this photograph, James Carden uses a NASA-developed prosthesis to moved planks around his home. Derived from foam...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1561
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A view from the Vehicle Assembly Building shows the NASA News Center surrounded by...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1560
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Oct 24, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia is lifted into high bay 3 in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005885 (25 Oct. 2007) --- The underside of the Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0323
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Atlantis is being...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2043
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lifted from its External...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21338 (12 July 2001) --- Robert Gest (left), with United Space Alliance (USA); Steven A. Hawley, deputy...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1073
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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC employees accompany the orbiter Atlantis as it is moved aboard an orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0328
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers take a close look at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1944
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Mar 1, 2010

KSC-2010-1944

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Pegasus barge carrying External Tank-136 arrives near the turn basin at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Atlantis TPS Processing
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Oct 1, 2003

Atlantis TPS Processing

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Harrell Watts (left), with United Space Alliance, removes a tile from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1055
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0743
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0743

This aerial view is of Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex. The full-scale replicas of the Space Shuttle external...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4395
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Aug 17, 2010

KSC-2010-4395

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Pegasus barge, left, the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2998
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May 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The external fuel tank, ET- 132, designated for use with space shuttle Discovery on the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1913
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Dec 14, 2000

KSC-00pp1913

A KSC solid rocket booster worker inspects the reusable cables and connectors located inside the external tank...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-0709
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Dec 30, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first Space Shuttle vehicle destined to fly in space arrives at its launch site,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2180
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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, an external tank is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1541
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the launch pad at 3:51 p.m. EDT, the scheduled time...

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NASA image: KSC01padig039
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Feb 2, 2001

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The orbiter Discovery is finally vertical and hangs suspended in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC01padig158
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour, atop an orbiter transporter, turns toward the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1945
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Mar 1, 2010

KSC-2010-1945

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Pegasus barge carrying External Tank-136 arrives near the turn basin at Kennedy Space...

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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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