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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-97PC905
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Jun 16, 1997

KSC-97PC905

Prelaunch processing begins on the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1170
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Jul 31, 1997

KSC-97PC1170

The solid rocket motors of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1143
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Jul 29, 1997

KSC-97PC1143

The first stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1228
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Aug 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1228

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft undergoes a spin test in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1142
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Jul 29, 1997

KSC-97PC1142

The first stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1232
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1232

In KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-II (SAEF-II), the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1234
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1234

In KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-II (SAEF-II), the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

KSC
NASA image: Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) is Advancing Product Development for Procter & Gamble (P&G)
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Jun 6, 2023

Advanced Colloid Experiment (ACE) is Advancing Product Development for Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Dr. Matthew Lynch and Travis Hodgdon from Procter & Gamble (P&G) talk about the benefits of colloidal experiments...

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NASA image: iss038e055240
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Feb 24, 2014

iss038e055240

ISS038-E-055240 (24 Feb. 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Mike...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1079
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Jul 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1079

Applied Physics Laboratory Engineer Cliff Willey (kneeling) and Engineering Assistant Jim Hutcheson from Johns...

KSC
NASA image: NASA ER-2 Checks Out New Airborne Multiangle Polarizing Imager
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Oct 25, 2010

NASA ER-2 Checks Out New Airborne Multiangle Polarizing Imager

These three images are from NASA ER-2 aircraft which imaged the area around the Palmdale, Calif., airport during its...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01PD-1863
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC-01PD-1863

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lowers the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1128
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Jul 24, 1997

KSC-97PC1128

An Applied Physics Laboratory engineer from Johns Hopkins University tests for true perpendicular solar array...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1864
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Dec 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lowers the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1865
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC-01PD-1865

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while the Advanced Camera for...

KSC
NASA image: iss059e101468
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Jun 12, 2019

iss059e101468

iss059e101468 (6/12/2019) — Photo documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the ACE modules...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1863
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC01PD1863

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lowers the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1287
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Aug 24, 1997

KSC-97PC1287

After launch tower retraction, the Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle carrying the Advanced Composition...

KSC
NASA image: iss059e101463
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Jun 12, 2019

iss059e101463

iss059e101463 (6/12/2019) --- Photo documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the ACE Modules...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-01PD-1862
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC-01PD-1862

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lifts the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PD-1864
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC-01PD-1864

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lowers the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01PD1865
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC01PD1865

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while the Advanced Camera for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1013
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Jul 2, 1997

KSC-97PC1013

Workers from the Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) install the Cosmic Ray Isotope...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1862
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC01PD1862

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lifts the...

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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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