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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-98pc1229
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the top of the Mars...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis Project Testing
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Apr 19, 2024

Molten Regolith Electrolysis Project Testing

Deborah Efua Adu Essumang, system lead scientist, conducts testing of the Volatile Monitoring Oxygen Measurement...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1337
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Oct 13, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), technicians test the...

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NASA image: STS-39 OV-103 reaction control system (RCS) jets fire during onorbit maneuver
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 OV-103 reaction control system (RCS) jets fire during onorbit maneuver

STS039-27-016 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery fires reaction control subsystem (RCS) thrusters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3571
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The transportation canister holding the Orion crew module is lowered onto the floor of the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1446
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Aug 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester suits up for launch on mission STS-105....

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis Project Testing
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Apr 19, 2024

Molten Regolith Electrolysis Project Testing

Inside a laboratory in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checking Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1372
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Oct 22, 1998

KSC-98pc1372

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), a technician checks...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0411
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Apr 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the orbiter Atlantis, JoAnn Morgan, Associate Director for Advanced Development...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis Project Testing
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Apr 19, 2024

Molten Regolith Electrolysis Project Testing

Dr. Joel Olson, subject matter expert, conducts testing of the Volatile Monitoring Volatile Monitoring Oxygen...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1234
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Oct 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1234

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), the top of the Mars...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Move
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Nov 17, 2017

Orion Crew Module Move

Technicians check a crane that will be used during move operations of the Orion crew module for Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD1066
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Jun 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf discusses flight equipment with two technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-259
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39a, the Rotating Service Structure rolls back from around Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Move
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Nov 17, 2017

Orion Crew Module Move

Technicians assist as the Orion crew module for Exploration Mission-1 is moved toward the thermal chamber in the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1338
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Oct 13, 1998

KSC-98pc1338

KENNEDY SPACE CENTE, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), a technician tests...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1605
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Oct 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2), KSC technicians look...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0985
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Jun 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As part of the Crew Equipment Interface Test, STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3597
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians use a crane to position the Orion crew module on a workstand in the Operations...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Move
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Nov 17, 2017

Orion Crew Module Move

Technicians prepare a crane for use during move operations of the Orion crew module for Exploration Mission-1 to the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1982

Space Shuttle Projects

The towing ship, Liberty, towed a recovered solid rocket booster (SRB) for the STS-5 mission to Port Canaveral,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3573
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The transportation canister holding the Orion crew module rests on the floor of the...

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NASA image: Binar-1 Preflight Imagery
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Apr 12, 2021

Binar-1 Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052203 (4/12/2021) --- Top view of the completed Binar-1 flight model, waiting for launch. Binar-1 is first...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Pressure Garment Subsystem (xPGS) Flight Processing Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Exploration Pressure Garment Subsystem (xPGS) Flight Processing Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Exploration Pressure Garment System, or xPGS lab, that is used to support the assembly,...

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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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