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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: MUSES Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)
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Apr 12, 2017

MUSES Transfer (for SpaceX CRS-11)

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Multiple User...

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Jan 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, the fuel cell removed...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Newman replace Reaction Wheel assembly during EVA 2
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Mar 5, 2002

STS-109 MS Newman replace Reaction Wheel assembly during EVA 2

STS109-E-5399 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, moves about in the Space Shuttle...

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Jan 15, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (right) checks out equipment in Discovery’s...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0175
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Jan 15, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (right) points to a piece of equipment in...

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NASA image: View of the S0 Truss being moved into installation position by the SSRMS during STS-110
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Apr 10, 2002

View of the S0 Truss being moved into installation position by the SSRMS during STS-110

STS110-E-5172 (11 April 2002) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the S0 (S-Zero)...

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Jan 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, technicians begin...

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Jan 15, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (left) looks on while Mission Specialist Paul...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5043
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Sep 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Bay 2 of the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1099
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Jun 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollover from Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Discovery is fitted with a...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015518 (10 July 2011) --- A nadir view of the space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay was provided by one of a...

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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, workers check the placement of the...

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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians install a mock...

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Apr 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers install...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4820
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to lift a mock air lock being...

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Oct 23, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 39B, the payload bay doors on the orbiter Discovery, scheduled to...

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May 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, during crew equipment interface test activities,...

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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In High Bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Apr 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, the orbiter boom sensor system is installed in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0174
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Jan 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility high bay, the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS)...

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Apr 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the orbiter boom...

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Feb 3, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Columbus Laboratory secure in space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay on Launch...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030342 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the nose and forward part of the payload bay of the space...

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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery rests inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. Discovery was returned to...

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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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