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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: SWOT Solar Panels Deploy at Thales Alenia Space Facility in France
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May 11, 2022

SWOT Solar Panels Deploy at Thales Alenia Space Facility in France

The solar panels on the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite unfold as part of a test in January 2022...

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NASA image: Ten Days of Weather
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Dec 8, 2017

Ten Days of Weather

Tomorrow is the start of the Eastern Pacific Ocean hurricane season but the eastern Pacific is currently quiet. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1579
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Feb 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians guide...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8070
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Nov 29, 2011

KSC-2011-8070

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8136
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Dec 1, 2011

KSC-2011-8136

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8177
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8177

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers, on the deck of NASA's Liberty Star ship and in a boat in the Atlantic Ocean, prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8145
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Dec 1, 2011

KSC-2011-8145

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8127
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Nov 30, 2011

KSC-2011-8127

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-8147
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Dec 1, 2011

KSC-2011-8147

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6783
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6783

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the hangar of the Delta Operations Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0728
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0728

This aerial photo shows the areas recently opened as part of KSC’s Safe Haven project. The curved road in the center...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base
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Mar 12, 2018

GRACE-FO Satellites in a Clean Room at Vandenberg Air Force Base

The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO) twin satellites, attached to turntable fixtures, at...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-8078
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Nov 29, 2011

KSC-2011-8078

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A large truck hauls a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8141
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Dec 1, 2011

KSC-2011-8141

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1173
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Jan 8, 2010

KSC-2010-1173

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the components of NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd3613
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Dec 11, 2007

KSC-07pd3613

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch the GOES-O satellite has been...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8132
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Dec 1, 2011

KSC-2011-8132

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A truck hauls a full-size, 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, replica...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1574
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Feb 5, 2010

KSC-2010-1574

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., one side of the Delta IV...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2573
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Sep 26, 2007

KSC-07pd2573

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare a parachute for an upcoming test at the Parachute Refurbishment...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2569
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Sep 26, 2007

KSC-07pd2569

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare a parachute for an upcoming test at the Parachute Refurbishment...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-8140
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Dec 1, 2011

KSC-2011-8140

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes remove a full-size replica of a space shuttle external fuel tank from the Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6785
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-2009-6785

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the hangar of the Delta Operations Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1585
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Feb 5, 2010

KSC-2010-1585

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians guide...

KSC
NASA image: South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
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Feb 28, 1974

South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean

SL4-142-4577 (28 Jan. 1974) --- Two large ice islands in the vicinity of South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic...

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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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