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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-09-S-00154
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Dec 18, 2009

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The WISE spacecraft is readied for its mission to scan space with a specialized infrared telescope.

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF
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Mar 6, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF

The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) arrived at Building AE today to begin final preparations for its...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF
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Mar 6, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF

The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is rotated to a vertical position in the clean room of Building AE...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF
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Mar 6, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF

The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is uncovered in the clean room of Building AE to permit workers access...

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NASA image: Happy Anniversary to a Galactic Explorer
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May 24, 2004

Happy Anniversary to a Galactic Explorer

The Galaxy Evolution Explorer specializes in surveying galaxies in ultraviolet light. Its telescope, 50 centimeters...

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NASA image: NEOWISE: Legacy of NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope
Video
Aug 1, 2024

NEOWISE: Legacy of NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope

The NEOWISE mission, NASA’s asteroid-hunting space telescope, is retiring in summer 2024 after over a decade of...

JPL
NASA image: The Secrets of NASA's Webb Telescope’s "Deployable Tower Assembly"
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Dec 8, 2017

The Secrets of NASA's Webb Telescope’s "Deployable Tower Assembly"

Building a space telescope to see the light from the earliest stars of our universe is a pretty complex task....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2426
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Mar 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Science Instrument Command and Data Handling Unit, or SIC&DH, arrives at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2427
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Mar 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Science Instrument Command and Data Handling Unit, or SIC&DH, is transferred inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2431
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Mar 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2428
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Mar 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Radar Observations of Asteroid 99942 Apophis
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Mar 26, 2021

Radar Observations of Asteroid 99942 Apophis

These images represent radar observations of asteroid 99942 Apophis on March 8, 9, and 10, 2021, as it made its last...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2684
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Aug 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Collimation setup is underway on a newly installed five-meter focal length telescope in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2687
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Aug 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fixture is set up for collimation on the newly installed five-meter focal length...

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NASA image: HST,survey views of telescope surfaces during rendezvous and approach
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Feb 13, 1997

HST,survey views of telescope surfaces during rendezvous and approach

S82-E-5084 (13 Feb. 1997) --- The first close-up look at the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) since 1993 was provided by...

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NASA image: Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras
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Oct 8, 2003

Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

A photographer focuses on part of the tracking telescope that provides optical support for launches from KSC and...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2681
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Aug 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This storyboard shows a diagram of the telescope design and photos for a new five-meter...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2683
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Aug 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The thermolite level is in place on a newly installed five-meter focal length telescope...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2685
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Aug 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A film camera is set in place on a newly installed five-meter focal length telescope in...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This photograph details Skylab's X-Ray Spectrographic Telescope, an Apollo Telescope Mount facility. It was designed...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2686
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Aug 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The focus barrel is installed on a newly installed five-meter focal length telescope in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2682
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Aug 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker calibrates the thermolite level on a newly installed five-meter focal length...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1366
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Nov 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, Discovery's payload bay doors close on the STS-103 payload. STS-103...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2277
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Aug 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, removal of the...

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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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