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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: Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B
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Jan 5, 2007

Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B

On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta...

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NASA image: Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B
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Jan 5, 2007

Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B

The first stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket arrives at the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B
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Jan 5, 2007

Delta II First stage lift for THEMIS payload at complex 17B

On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket is...

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Jan 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians adjust connections of the overhead crane on...

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Jan 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers check the...

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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II second stage is lifted...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations, a worker prepares the THEMIS spacecraft for black/white...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians conduct white light inspection of the THEMIS probes. They will also...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 28, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-185327 (28 March 2012) --- Moscow, Russia appears at the center of this nighttime image photographed by one...

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Mar 28, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-185321 (28 March 2012) --- Moscow, Russia appears at the center of this nighttime image photographed by one...

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Dec 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians help lower a shipping...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers maneuver one of the THEMIS...

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Dec 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., one of the five THEMIS probes is...

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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers install bolt cutters on one...

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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers install bolt cutters on one...

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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the five probes of the THEMIS...

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Dec 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of the five THEMIS probes arrives at the hazardous processing facility after...

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Dec 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of the five THEMIS probes is being transported from Astrotech Space Operations in...

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Dec 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., one of the five THEMIS probes is...

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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a worker installs bolt cutters on...

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Dec 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians are preparing one of...

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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers maneuver one of the THEMIS...

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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians release the overhead...

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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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