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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: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion is buttoned up as it sits atop a transport vehicle ready to depart from its home at the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: STS-55 Commander Nagel and Pilot Henricks participate in KSC preflight tests
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Nov 4, 1992

STS-55 Commander Nagel and Pilot Henricks participate in KSC preflight tests

S93-29830 (4 Nov 1992) --- Inside the Spacelab D-2 module in the Operations and Checkout Building high bay, STS-55...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1426
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Sep 25, 1997

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STS-86 Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield relaxes for a moment while donning his launch and entry suit with the assistance...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4997
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Sep 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker views an exhibit in the RehabWorks...

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch
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Oct 5, 1984

STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch

41G-90081 / S17-90081 (5 Oct 1984) --- The seven member crew leaves the Operations and Checkout Building (OCB) to...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing
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Aug 30, 2022

Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) Testing

An engineer conducts testing of the Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE) inside a laboratory in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3459
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Aug 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians work with a set of maneuvering thrusters prior to their installation into the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0687
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Mar 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the P3 Integrated...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage
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Apr 26, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage

A customized Tesla Model X vehicle is parked outside the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Viewing CTVs at O&C
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II Crew Viewing CTVs at O&C

NASA astronauts Jeremy Hansen, left, and Christina Koch view the crew transport vehicles (CTVs) outside of the Neil...

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NASA image: Iron Dames Employee Engagement Photos
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Mar 13, 2024

Iron Dames Employee Engagement Photos

NASA’s Office of Communication, along with Kennedy Space Center's Network of Women and New Americans Employee...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1253
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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Michael Fossum completes the fitting of his launch suit in...

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NASA image: Orion crew module is complete!
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Sep 7, 2014

Orion crew module is complete!

Technicians and engineers put finishing touches on the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module and...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00196
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Sep 8, 2006

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The Atlantis crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building and board NASA's Astrovan for the 20 minute...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up
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Mar 3, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up

After suit-up and final fit checks, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts participate in a traditional game of cards...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3204
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May 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, technicians begin testing how to put the...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge relaxes in KSC O&C Bldg preflight
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge relaxes in KSC O&C Bldg preflight

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Mission Specialist (MS) John M. Lounge relaxes in reclining chair after...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1524
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to...

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NASA image: Vice President Unveils NASA Spacecraft for Artemis 1 Lunar Missi
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Jul 20, 2019

Vice President Unveils NASA Spacecraft for Artemis 1 Lunar Missi

Vice President Mike Pence visited and gave remarks in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion sits atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1502
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Oct 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Joint Airlock Module is suspended by an overhead crane in the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00202
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Sep 9, 2006

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NASA's silver van waits for the astronauts to board as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building and head for...

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NASA image: jsc2025e012336
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Jun 21, 2023

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Date: 2/27/2025 Photographer: NASA/Rad Sinyak Caption: Technicians begin working on the installation of the four...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1418
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Oct 27, 1998

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-95 Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development...

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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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