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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-2009-2821
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Apr 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the equipment and hardware...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3043
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 Mission Specialist Michael Good puts on his launch-and-entry suit before heading for...

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NASA image: Astronauts Visit To MPPF
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Apr 6, 2021

Astronauts Visit To MPPF

NASA astronauts Josh Cassada, left, and Sunita “Suni” Williams, far right, view the Orion spacecraft with Adam...

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NASA image: JEM-RMS
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Jun 18, 2003

JEM-RMS

JSC2003-E-42547 (For Release: 18 June 2003) --- This graphic shows the Kibo Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Remote...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1333
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Sep 13, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has her new launch and entry suit adjusted...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, OV-105, crew eats preflight breakfast at KSC O&C Bldg
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, OV-105, crew eats preflight breakfast at KSC O&C Bldg

STS047-S-037 (12 Sept 1992) --- The seven crewmembers who will be aboard for Endeavour's second trip into space are...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1272
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May 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Shuttle Maine Engine Shop, workers are installing an engine controller in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2140
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center, Associate Administrator for Space Operations Mission...

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NASA image: PACE Media Day
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Jan 3, 2024

PACE Media Day

NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft is pictured during pre-launch processing on...

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NASA image: STORRM
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May 18, 2011

STORRM

Teams conduct powerup and docking operations for the Sensor Test for Orion Relative Navigation Risk Mitigation...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc182
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Jan 20, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn, at left, shakes hands with Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Director Roy Bridges shortly after...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3111
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Clouds of smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1931
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, takes a break...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3113
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –Clouds of smoke and steam nearly obliterate Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3095
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Banana River catches the light from space shuttle Atlantis' liftoff from Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc213
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Jan 23, 1997

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The seven-member STS-82 crew walks out of the KSC Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39A as...

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NASA image: Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing
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Mar 28, 2017

Successful MPPF Pneumatics Verification and Validation Testing

Engineers and technicians completed verification and validation testing of several pneumatic systems inside and...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 31, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 31, 1992 at 9:56:48 am (EDT), the STS-46 mission’s primary...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0668
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May 22, 2000

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At Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas IIA rocket begins to be lifted to a vertical position...

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NASA image: SBIR CubeRover Unboxing
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Oct 9, 2020

SBIR CubeRover Unboxing

Jim Mantovani, left, and A.J. Nick, with Kennedy Space Center’s Exploration and Research and Technology programs,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7848
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Nov 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the media tour several facilities, including the Launch Equipment Test Facility in...

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NASA image: STORRM
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May 18, 2011

STORRM

Teams conduct powerup and docking operations for the Sensor Test for Orion Relative Navigation Risk Mitigation...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0668
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May 22, 2000

KSC00pp0668

At Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas IIA rocket begins to be lifted to a vertical position...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1780
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Mar 13, 2012

KSC-2012-1780

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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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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