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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-T Centaur and Booster Arrival and Offload
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Nov 16, 2021

GOES-T Centaur and Booster Arrival and Offload

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) transport boat carrying the first and second stages of the company’s Atlas V 541...

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Dec 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Mars Polar Lander is suspended from a crane in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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Mar 17, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The first, second and third stages of the Orbital Sciences Corp. Pegasus XL...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7870
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Nov 16, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside a Pegasus booster processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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May 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The GLAST spacecraft, covered by a payload transportation canister, is ready for its...

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Dec 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Pad 17B, Cape Canaveral Air Station, the fairing for the upper stages of the Delta...

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Feb 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first and second stages of the Boeing Delta IV rocket moves out of the Horizontal...

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Jan 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Containers inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at KSC contain elements...

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Dec 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Boeing Delta II second stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2470
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Mar 17, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Orbital Sciences Corp. technicians prepare to move the first, second and third...

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NASA image: Platform A North Arrival
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Dec 13, 2016

Platform A North Arrival

Blue sky and fluffy clouds serve as the backdrop for the arrival of the second half of the A-level work platforms, A...

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Jul 21, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the interstage of the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2114
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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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Aug 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket first and second stages arrive at Cape Canaveral Air...

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Mar 31, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aft segment of a Solid Rocket Booster rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6113
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Jul 15, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The second stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta II that will carry NASA's...

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Dec 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket awaits a static fire test on Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape...

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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-2011-2453
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Mar 21, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- United Space Alliance technicians hoist the second stage of a Delta II rocket...

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Mar 17, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers align the Rover Equipment Deck...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3790
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Nov 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Centaur upper stage that will boost the Tracking and Data Relay...

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Dec 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V...

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Dec 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V...

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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Mars Exploration Rover 2 (MER-2) undergoes testing in the Payload Hazardous...

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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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