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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-2011-4332
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Jun 10, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4395
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Jun 13, 2011

KSC-2011-4395

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7368
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Oct 11, 2011

KSC-2011-7368

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4522
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Jun 14, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0439
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Feb 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The aeroshell for Mars Exploration Rover 2 rests on end after rotation in the Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0592
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the shipping container is lifted off the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0456
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Feb 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians maneuver the aeroshell for Mars Exploration Rover 2 onto a workstand in...

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NASA image: Entering the Martian Atmosphere with the Perseverance Rover (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Entering the Martian Atmosphere with the Perseverance Rover (Illustration)

With its heat shield facing the planet, NASA's Perseverance rover begins its descent through the Martian atmosphere...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0442
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Feb 4, 2003

KSC-03pd0442

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During processing, workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility work on part of...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0597
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility looks closely at the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0454
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Feb 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians move the aeroshell for Mars Exploration Rover 2 to a workstand in the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1363
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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility prepare an overhead crane to lift...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1221
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Apr 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-A) is ready for final closure of the petals on the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0457
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Feb 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians secure the aeroshell for Mars Exploration Rover 2 to a workstand in the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1222
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Apr 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-A) is ready for final closure of the petals on the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1225
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Apr 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers check different areas of the lander as the petals close in around the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1364
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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility begin raising an overhead crane...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1372
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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility look over the aeroshell enclosing...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0232
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Jan 31, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0234
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Jan 31, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the Mars...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mid-Cruise (Illustration)
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Oct 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mid-Cruise (Illustration)

This illustration of the Mars 2020 spacecraft (the solar-panel-covered cruise stage most visible here along with a...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0438
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Feb 4, 2003

KSC-03pd0438

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The aeroshell for Mars Exploration Rover 2 rests on a rotation stand in the Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1367
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Apr 29, 2003

KSC-03pd1367

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This is a closeup of the the aeroshell enclosing Mars Exploration Rover 2 and lander....

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1223
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Apr 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - While workers watch the process, the petals on the lander close up around the Mars...

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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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