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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: GOES-S Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to Pad 41
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Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to Pad 41

The payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is secured on a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1343
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Jun 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: GOES-S Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to Pad 41
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Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to Pad 41

Secured on a transporter, the payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S...

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NASA image: GOES-S Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to Pad 41
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Feb 16, 2018

GOES-S Spacecraft Transport from Astrotech to Pad 41

The payload fairing containing NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is secured on a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 1994

Microgravity

The crew assigned to the STS-65 mission included (seated left to right) Richard J. (Rick) Hieb, payload commander;...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc473
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Apr 13, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-90 crew arrive at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1344
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Jun 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload bay...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1345
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Jun 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload bay...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2734
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Apr 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the view over the flame trench at Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2729
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Apr 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister containing the primary...

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NASA image: M-TeX and MIST Experiments Launched from Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

M-TeX and MIST Experiments Launched from Alaska

Caption: Composite shot of all four rockets for the M-TeX and MIST experiments is made up of 30 second exposures....

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2108
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Aug 30, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc839
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Jul 14, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 crew members get a briefing on equipment inside the SPACEHAB module from Chris...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0484
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Apr 28, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SPACEHAB Double module arrives at the payload changeout room at Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2788
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers on the crane prepare to attach...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B PAF Mate
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Nov 5, 2025

Sentinel-6B PAF Mate

Technicians integrate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft to the payload attach fitting inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc280
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Feb 6, 1998

KSC-98pc280

The STS-90 Neurolab payload is honored with a ceremony after being lowered into its payload canister in KSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2787
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Sep 21, 2008

KSC-08pd2787

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister waits for adjusted...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B PAF Mate
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Nov 5, 2025

Sentinel-6B PAF Mate

Technicians integrate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft to the payload attach fitting inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Nov 4, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Technicians integrate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft to the payload adapter inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1657
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Nov 7, 2000

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The STS-97 crew listens to a trainer explain use of the slidewire basket (right) for emergency egress from the Fixed...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2118
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Aug 30, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-95PC-1324
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Sep 11, 1995

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Russian-built Docking Module is lowered for...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2793
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Sep 21, 2008

KSC-08pd2793

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers on a crane have completed attaching...

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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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