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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: 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

Packaged in a protective container, the Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, spacecraft is about to be mated...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3717
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1269
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Jun 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Through the open door of Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0601
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Apr 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, external tank...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1230
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Jun 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., one half of the fairing is lifted in...

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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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NASA image: KSC-08pd2220
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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, lightning towers are being constructed to...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover with Commemorative Plate
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Jun 17, 2020

Perseverance Rover with Commemorative Plate

Seen from below, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is in position in the aeroshell that will protect the rover on...

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NASA image: Cellbox-3
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Apr 26, 2022

Cellbox-3

jsc2022e031224 (4/26/2022) --- A preflight image of an open experiment container shows the protective outer shell as...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 1995

Benefit from NASA

In this photograph, Sandra Rossi user her NASA-developed prosthesis for the first time. Derived from foam insulation...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing

The heat shield and back shell for the Mars 2020 rover are unboxed inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility...

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NASA image: President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center
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Apr 29, 2011

President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center

Terry White, United Space Alliance project lead for thermal protection systems, left, sakes hands with President...

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

NASA's Europa Clipper Prep for Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulated NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside payload fairings on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal
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Jan 20, 2021

Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal

NASA’s famous “meatball” insignia is affixed to the Artemis I Orion spacecraft adapter jettison fairings, which...

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NASA image: Burner Rig Laboratory
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May 12, 2015

Burner Rig Laboratory

The Fuel Burner Rig is a test laboratory at NASA Glenn, which subjects new jet engine materials, treated with...

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Nov 2, 2023

GRC-2023-C-11746

Test engineers clean the ice cloud detection probe in the Icing Research Tunnel in between test runs. Steam is used...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5125
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Sep 11, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- (ED09-0253-25) Technicians clad in protective suits check for any hazardous gases...

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NASA image: Launch Complex 39B Lightning Tower Painting
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May 30, 2019

Launch Complex 39B Lightning Tower Painting

Workers prepare the surface of one of the three lightning protection system towers for painting at Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1147
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Sep 24, 1998

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In this close-up, Space Shuttle Discovery sits atop the Mobile Launch Platform on Launch Pad 39-B, with the Rotating...

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NASA image: PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech, VSFB
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Jan 18, 2025

PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech, VSFB

Teams at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California offload several shipping containers protecting NASA’s PUNCH...

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NASA image: Survey view of damage to the STS-117 OMS Pod taken by an Expedition 15 Crewmember
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Jun 13, 2007

Survey view of damage to the STS-117 OMS Pod taken by an Expedition 15 Crewmember

ISS015E11804 (13 June 2007) --- A digital still camera recorded this image of a gap caused by an uplifted area on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4112
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The NASA Railroad train hauling the solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments recovered from...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2780
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – A technician detaches a metal sling from space shuttle Enterprise as the shuttle was lowered onto a truck...

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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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