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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-98pc1366
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers make a final check of the nameplate to be attached to the Unity...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1364
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1364

In the Space Station Processing Facility, Joan Higgenbotham, with KSC's Astronaut Office Computer Support, checks...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

A volunteer assists an eager participant at International Observe the Moon Night Oct. 28 at the U.S. Space & Rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1367
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1367

In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker checks placement of the nameplate to be attached to the Unity...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB
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Feb 22, 2019

Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB

A view from above of new work platforms in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building on Feb. 22, 2019, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB
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Feb 22, 2019

Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB

In this view looking up in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB
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Feb 22, 2019

Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB

Technicians and engineers with Jacobs on the Test and Operations Support Contract, prepare for a swing test of the...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

Volunteer Billy Hix with his telescope at International Observe the Moon Night. The event, hosted by the Planetary...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1411
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1411

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves the Unity connecting module to the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1410
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers attach the overhead crane that will lift the Unity connecting...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5135
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers inspect an attachment point before it is connected to space shuttle Endeavour so the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc995
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Aug 27, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Unity connecting module is viewed from above while it awaits processing in the...

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NASA image: Lake St. Clair, US and Canada
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May 23, 2019

Lake St. Clair, US and Canada

Lake St. Clair connects Lake Huron, via the St. Clair River, to Lake Erie, via the Detroit River. It is named after...

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NASA image: Meet ICON: NASA’s Airglow Explorer
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Oct 18, 2017

Meet ICON: NASA’s Airglow Explorer

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON launches in fall 2018. It orbits above the upper atmosphere, through...

GSFC
NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU), at left, is lowered for installation on the 0-level deck of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2615
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2642
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team engineers monitor the connection of the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2602
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers conduct inspections on NASA's IRIS spacecraft with blacklights before the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2617
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB - Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2580
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Jun 5, 2013

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- VANDENBERG AFB – An engineer makes preparations on the starboard side of the payload fairing before it is...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2638
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2634
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2641
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences engineers monitor the connection of the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2579
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Jun 5, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Engineers make preparations on the starboard side of the payload fairing before it is connected...

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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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