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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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Jul 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers steam clean the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1663
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Feb 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers lower...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 2
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Aug 1, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test 2

At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and support hardware are being...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC
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Jun 14, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC

Twin rocket boosters for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) that will power Artemis missions to the Moon have arrived...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

Jose Martinez, an instrumentation engineer with Jacobs, runs the winch line out to the test version of the Orion...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Terry C. Quist (center), high school student from San Antonio, Texas, discusses his proposed Skylab experiment with...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

Travis Methany, with Jacobs, prepares the test version of the Orion capsule for release in the well deck of the USS...

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Sep 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers cover with plastic the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning
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Nov 3, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Morning

Open Water Recovery Lead Tim Goddard attaches lights to the top of the test version of the Orion capsule used during...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5080
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Sep 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, STS-129 Mission Specialist...

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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2647
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Apr 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker is dwarfed by the giant crawler-transporter and mobile launcher platform moving...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

Small boats used by U.S. Navy divers are lowered into the water in preparation for the dive teams to race out to a...

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Aug 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility prepare the wheel bay to stow Atlantis’...

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Sep 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, modules and equipment are being covered in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1712
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Sep 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers cover with plastic the U.S. Node 2 in...

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Sep 1, 2004

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JSC2004-E-44647 (September 2004) --- A slightly high-angle view of the International Space Station's Cupola in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1403
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Jan 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, hardware that will...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1688
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Aug 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility prepare the orbiter Atlantis and related...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2000
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Jul 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A container with flight hardware for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC
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Jun 15, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC

Twin rocket boosters for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) that will power Artemis missions to the Moon have arrived...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1696
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Aug 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Atlantis’ wheels are raised into their wheel bays...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3656
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Nov 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Alliant Techsystems Inc. workers at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., begin removing an internal...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1689
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Aug 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility prepare to close the nose wheel doors on...

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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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