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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: TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate
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Aug 9, 2017

TDRS-M Spacecraft Lift & Mate

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) is mated to the United Launch...

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NASA image: OA-7 Transport from PHSF to VIF at Pad 41
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Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Transport from PHSF to VIF at Pad 41

The payload fairing containing the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module, secured on a KAMAG transporter,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0763
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Jun 18, 2000

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The nose fairing covering the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) nears the top of the launch tower at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0761
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Jun 18, 2000

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An overhead crane is positioned on the nose fairing covering the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) in order...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0765
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Jun 18, 2000

KSC00pp0765

The nose fairing covering the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) is close to the top of the launch tower at...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation
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Jul 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster
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Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Lift and Mate to Booster

The payload fairing containing the Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module is lifted by crane at the United...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0763
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Jun 18, 2000

KSC-00pp0763

The nose fairing covering the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) nears the top of the launch tower at Launch...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation
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Jul 19, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation
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Jul 16, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Monday, July 16,...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Transport to LC-37
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Jul 30, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Transport to LC-37

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is transported past the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation
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Jul 16, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Encapsulation

In the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville, Florida, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, on Monday, July 16,...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Transport to LC-37
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Jul 30, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Transport to LC-37

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is transported out of the Astrotech processing...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Transport to LC-37
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Jul 30, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Transport to LC-37

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is transported out of the Astrotech processing...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2696
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians watch as an...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2699
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the Deep Impact spacecraft is mated...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2697
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians oversee the final...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2694
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians attach a crane to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2698
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians oversee the final...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2693
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Boeing technicians at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., prepare the third...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2695
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Dec 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Boeing technicians watch as an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1768
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Mar 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Operations are in work to transfer an Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket onto...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3237
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May 22, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences’ hangar on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1767
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Mar 9, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Operations begin to transfer an Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket onto 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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