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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-07pd1067
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May 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The unwrapped Phoenix spacecraft is on display in the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC
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Feb 21, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC

STS130-S-125 (21 Feb. 2010) --- Space shuttle Endeavour lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1812
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Feb 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Endeavour lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1095
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May 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians secure the backshell with the...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing
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May 10, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing

This closeup shows the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft nestled inside the backshell. The spacecraft will undergo spin...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7844
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Nov 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – International Space Station Ground Processing and Research Project Office Director Josie...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1064
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May 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, workers move the...

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NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC
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Feb 21, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC

STS130-S-083 (21 Feb. 2010) --- Space shuttle Endeavour lands on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation
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May 11, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Heat Shield Installation

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft undergoes spin testing. The Phoenix...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1104
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May 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians prepare to install the heat...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing
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May 10, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians secure the backshell with the Phoenix Mars Lander inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7845
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Nov 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Associate Director for Engineering and Technical Operations Russell Romanella talks to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1107
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May 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1103
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May 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the heat shield for the Phoenix Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1085
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May 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians attach a crane to the Phoenix...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1846
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Feb 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-130 Commander George Zamka, left, and Pilot Terry Virts pause for a photograph in front...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1106
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May 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians complete the installation of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1096
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May 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Secured on the spin table, the backshell with the Phoenix Mars Lander inside is ready...

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NASA image: sts-130patch-design-finalthreads
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Sep 18, 2009

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STS130-S-001 (September 2009) --- The STS-130 patch was designed by the crew to reflect both the objectives of the...

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NASA image: Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing
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May 10, 2007

Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Processing

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians lower a crane over the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1832
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Feb 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charles Bolden examines the thermal protection system tiles under space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1105
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May 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, technicians install the heat shield on...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1063
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the fourth time in Space Shuttle Program history, 350,000 gallons of water are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1062
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the fourth time in Space Shuttle Program history, 350,000 gallons of water are...

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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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