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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-2012-1783
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Mar 13, 2012

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

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Encapsulation
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Nov 10, 2025

Sentinel-6B Encapsulation

Technicians and engineers encapsulate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft within a protective payload fairing inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7846
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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: KSC-02pd1933
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband operates an M113 armored personnel carrier during...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Solar Array Cover Installations and Spacecraft Rotat
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Sep 26, 2025

Sentinel-6B Solar Array Cover Installations and Spacecraft Rotat

Technicians install protective solar array covers for the Sentinel-6B spacecraft inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc276
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Feb 11, 1997

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STS-82 Mission Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox leads the way to the astronaut van as the crew departs from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3115
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis hurtles...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Wing Deployment
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Mar 6, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Wing Deployment

Technicians working inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: STORRM
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May 18, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3102
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lifting off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, fire and smoke...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight

The NASA DC-8 in a right bank over the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains. The former airliner is a "dash-72" model and...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3040
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Oct 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Japan...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3086
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May 11, 2009

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

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NASA image: MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test
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Nov 22, 2022

MSolo PRIME-1 Mass Properties Test

Engineers conduct a mass properties test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) instrument...

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NASA image: SBIR CubeRover Unboxing
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Oct 9, 2020

SBIR CubeRover Unboxing

Jim Mantovani, with Kennedy Space Center’s Exploration and Research and Technology programs, unboxes a CubeRover at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1081
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 39B, technicians enter Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1010
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May 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers prepare to check out the Mars...

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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-01PP-0315
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Feb 13, 2001

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STS-102 Pilot James Kelly has his launch suit checked during suit fit in the Operations and Checkout Building. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3107
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under a slow-building cloud bank, space shuttle Atlantis hurtles past the lightning mast on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7851
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Nov 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the media tour several facilities, including the Multi-Payload Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2792
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2606
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Sep 28, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Leopold Eyharts, who represents the European Space Agency, tries on a...

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NASA image: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) Imagery
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Feb 27, 2026

Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) Imagery

This image shows the recently upgraded air showers which blast high-velocity HEPA-filtered air onto people before...

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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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