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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: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Damon Petty, a United Space Alliance technician at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2516
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Nov 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees at NASA Kennedy Space Center move equipment into the Thermal Protection...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1886
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Hangar, workers stretch sheets of plastic over...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00210
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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Here is a great question from Frank in Summerville. He asks, as the Shuttle is sitting on the launch...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 10, 2007

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-118 Mission

ISS015-E-21705 (10 Aug. 2007) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it flies about 600 feet from the...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Transport to SLC-2, Lift & Mate to Delta II
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Oct 24, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Transport to SLC-2, Lift & Mate to Delta II

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, arrives at Space Launch...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians prepare to encapsulate NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy payload fairing in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2105
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Apr 17, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A technician removes protective Mylar wrapping from NASA's IRIS spacecraft in a clean room...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Door Etchings
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Nov 18, 2019

Mobile Launcher Door Etchings

Each of the eight haunch access doors located in the mobile launcher platform contains an inspirational quote...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0982
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May 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1882
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Mar 22, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Workers load half of a payload fairing inside a hangar at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2357
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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, guests survey restored sand dunes along a 1.2-mile...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-048
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Sep 11, 2008

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by...

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NASA image: Water Flow Test with Mobile Launcher at Pad 39B
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Jul 2, 2019

Water Flow Test with Mobile Launcher at Pad 39B

NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems conducts a water flow test with the mobile launcher at Kennedy Space Center’s Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4309
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers remove a protective covering from around NASA's TDRS-L satellite inside the high...

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NASA image: Orbiter Boom Sensor System and TPS tiles on orbiter Discovery as seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Orbiter Boom Sensor System and TPS tiles on orbiter Discovery as seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6310 (3 August 2005) --- The Red Sea forms the backdrop for this view featuring a portion of thermal...

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NASA image: SpaceX TRACERS Encapsulation
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Jul 17, 2025

SpaceX TRACERS Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulate the black twin satellites of NASA’s TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics...

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NASA image: Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility
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Jul 19, 2017

Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility

The ogive panels protect Orion's crew module from harsh acoustic conditions at launch and in case of an abort....

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Jun 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker is installing wiring in Discovery’s cargo...

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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter releases the contents of the high-impact-resistant flexible plastic...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 012
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 012

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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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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