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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-00pp1379
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Sep 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-92 Mission...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician helps secure the Surface Water...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0424
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Mar 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians attach the Control Moment...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1340
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Sep 13, 2000

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During pre-pack and fit check on his launch and entry suit, STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy adjusts his helmet. Duffy...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at 5:49 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0222
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Feb 9, 1999

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew become familiar with equipment in preparation...

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Jul 20, 2016

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ISS048e041836 (07/20/2016) --- NASA astronauts Kate Rubins (left) and Jeff Williams (right) prepare to grapple the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1423
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Aug 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A, workers check out the loading of the payloads into Discovery’s...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1354
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Sep 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the onset of dawn, the payload canister (left) with the Integrated Truss...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1288
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Sep 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dawn’s early light creates a powerful silhouette of the Space Shuttle Discovery on its...

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NASA image: OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture
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Aug 5, 2022

OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture

Mechanical technicians, Nicholas Kwiatkowski and Thomas Huber, guide the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) as it is...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0875
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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This closeup shows the Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3) after transport to the...

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NASA image: ESA Director General Visits KSC
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Oct 29, 2021

ESA Director General Visits KSC

Delegates from the European Space Agency and German Space Agency visited NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1378
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Sep 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seated in the slidewire basket at the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc148
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Jan 9, 1998

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STS-90 crew members check out the inside of the module for the mission's Neurolab payload during the Crew Equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0422
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Mar 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians watch as the Control Moment...

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NASA image: Orion return to Fast Cell
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Mar 21, 2025

Orion return to Fast Cell

A crane returns NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft to the Final Assembly and System Testing (FAST) cell inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1472
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Oct 2, 2000

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Members of the STS-92 crew look over the payload (left) in Space Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay. Left to right, in...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066406 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0300
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Mar 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rack of four gyroscopes is part of the hardware and equipment filling the Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1333
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Sep 13, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has her new launch and entry suit adjusted...

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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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