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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module is suspended in air...

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May 22, 2000

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The Atlas IIA rocket is close to its vertical position in the launch tower at Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Riding a column of fire, space shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the cloud-washed sky over NASA's...

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Apr 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery sits on launch Pad 39B, waiting for the rotating service...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As clouds of smoke and steam smother Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Mar 13, 2012

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

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Jan 21, 1997

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STS-82 crew members ride in and learn how to operate an M-113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown...

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May 22, 2000

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At Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas IIA rocket is ready to be lifted to vertical in the...

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NASA image: STS 61-B crewmembers egress the Shuttle Atlantis after landing at Edwards
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Dec 3, 1985

STS 61-B crewmembers egress the Shuttle Atlantis after landing at Edwards

61B-S-071 (3 Dec 1985) --- George W.S. Abbey, director of flight crew operations at the Johnson Space Center (JSC),...

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May 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Shuttle Maine Engine Shop, workers check the installation of an engine...

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Mar 13, 2012

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

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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: 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-018486 (20 May 2009) --- After NASA's Mission Control gave the Expedition 19 astronaut crew aboard the...

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Sep 13, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao has his launch and entry suit...

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Jul 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., complete the mating of...

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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: PACE Encapsulation
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Jan 29, 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: KSC-2012-1785
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Mar 13, 2012

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

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Aug 3, 1998

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The first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) for the International Space Station (ISS) sits on the work stand...

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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 39B, technicians construct a platform in Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-104 Pilot Charles O. Hobaugh gets help...

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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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Nov 7, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In the NASA payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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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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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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