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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-2009-3675
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Jun 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X forward assembly comprising the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2052
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Space Shuttle Atlantis is positioned...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1088
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May 31, 2001

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- STS-108 INSIGNIA -- This is the insignia for the STS-108 mission, which...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing

A Russian all terrain vehicle delivers Expedition 66 NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei to an awaiting helicopter that...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-143
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With dust flying in the strong crosswinds at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a Shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing

Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov is seen outside the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft after he landed with fellow Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3960
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Dec 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1314
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way along the crawlerway from high bay 3 to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1250
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Jun 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended by a 175-ton bridge crane, the orbiter Discovery is lowered next to the new...

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NASA image: Orion Moved from Assembly Stand Ahead of Shipment to Ohio for Te
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Nov 11, 2019

Orion Moved from Assembly Stand Ahead of Shipment to Ohio for Te

The Orion crew and service module stack for Artemis I was lifted out of the Final Assembly and Test (FAST) cell on...

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NASA image: KSC01padig141
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, carrying the orbiter Columbia on its back, touches down...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1247
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Jun 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, orbiter Discovery hangs...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Landing Preparations
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Mar 28, 2022

Expedition 66 Landing Preparations

Roscosmos Executive director of Human Spaceflight Programs Sergei Krikalev, is seen as NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1536
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Feb 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Ares I-X upper stage simulator, workers check the fit of the roll control system...

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NASA image: Orion Moved from Assembly Stand Ahead of Shipment to Ohio for Te
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Nov 11, 2019

Orion Moved from Assembly Stand Ahead of Shipment to Ohio for Te

The Orion crew and service module stack for Artemis I was lifted out of the Final Assembly and Test (FAST) cell on...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Landing Preparations
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Mar 28, 2022

Expedition 66 Landing Preparations

NASA Astronaut Office Representative, astronaut Drew Feustel is seen as NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1245
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Jun 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, orbiter Discovery is lifted...

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NASA image: Orion Moved from Assembly Stand Ahead of Shipment to Ohio for Te
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Nov 11, 2019

Orion Moved from Assembly Stand Ahead of Shipment to Ohio for Te

The Orion crew and service module stack for Artemis I was lifted out of the Final Assembly and Test (FAST) cell on...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0429
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Mar 8, 2001

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STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards signals thumbs up for launch as he suits up in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Challenger from the SPAS-01 satellite
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Oct 25, 2005

View of the shuttle Challenger from the SPAS-01 satellite

STS007-32-1702 (22 June 1983) --- The Earth-orbiting space shuttle Challenger beyond the Earth's horizon was...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3966
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Dec 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Orion Moved from Assembly Stand Ahead of Shipment to Ohio for Te
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Nov 11, 2019

Orion Moved from Assembly Stand Ahead of Shipment to Ohio for Te

The Orion crew and service module stack for Artemis I was lifted out of the Final Assembly and Test (FAST) cell on...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1301
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1299
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a technician...

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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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