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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-06pd2459
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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister transporter and canister move into place under the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2463
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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With umbilical lines still attached, the payload canister is lifted up to the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0320
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Mar 24, 1999

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-96 crew members look at the Canadian arm in the payload bay of the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0322
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Mar 24, 1999

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, the STS-96 crew (foreground) looks into the payload bay of the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2462
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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With umbilical lines still attached, the payload canister is lifted up to the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0323
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Mar 24, 1999

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-96 Mission Specialists Daniel Barry (M.D., Ph.D.), Valery Ivanovich...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2460
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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister is raised off the transporter and will be lifted up to the...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1989

Early Program Development

This 1989 artist's rendering shows how a Shuttle-C would look during launch. As envisioned by Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0307
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Mar 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) Bay 1 watch as the Keel Yoke Device...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0306
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Mar 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) Bay 1, workers lift the Keel Yoke Device...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00076
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Mar 29, 2005

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The International Space Station's research capabilities will get a boost when Space Shuttle Discovery makes its...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2780
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is in...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Open House
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Sep 20, 2019

Sierra Nevada Open House

A mockup of the cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2774
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers get ready to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2779
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2773
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers get ready to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2775
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2776
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2772
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers check cable...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2778
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2782
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister moves out of the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Open House
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Sep 20, 2019

Sierra Nevada Open House

A mockup of the cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2770
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is in the Canister Rotation Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2777
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is...

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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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