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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: Mars 2020 Perseverance Descent Stage Mass Properties Test
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Apr 12, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Descent Stage Mass Properties Test

Engineers perform mass properties testing on the rocket-powered descent stage of NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0508
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from an overhead crane, the orbiter Discovery is being raised to vertical in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4588
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Aug 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00220
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Jul 26, 2005

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This is Shuttle Launch Control where we see the STS-114 Astronauts leaving the suitup room headed for the elevator,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3464
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Jun 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0513
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery is lifted high in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 during TeleOps
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Apr 25, 2013

Robonaut 2 during TeleOps

ISS035-E-030779 (25 April 2013) --- R 2, the dexterous humanoid robot that was carried up to the station by one of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1156
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians help guide the STEREO...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0515
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from an overhead crane in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in donning/doffing exercise experiences
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Jul 22, 1981

Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in donning/doffing exercise experiences

S81-34448 (July 1981) --- Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, fully suited, gets a preview of what it might...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3473
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Jun 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Jan. 22, 2021
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Jan 22, 2020

Inside KSC! for Jan. 22, 2021

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission is one step closer to its flight to the Moon. With manufacture and...

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NASA image: STS-82 Discovery payloads being integrated in VPF
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Jan 30, 1997

STS-82 Discovery payloads being integrated in VPF

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA STS-82 PREPARATIONS VIEW --- Payload processing workers in the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0491
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rolls over to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), marking a...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Descent Stage Mass Properties Test
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Apr 12, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Descent Stage Mass Properties Test

Engineers perform mass properties testing on the rocket-powered descent stage of NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0510
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, media capture the image of the orbiter Discovery as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3467
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Jun 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3472
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Jun 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Descent Stage Mass Properties Test
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Apr 9, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Descent Stage Mass Properties Test

Engineers perform mass properties testing on the rocket-powered descent stage of NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover at...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members stand on the stabilization collar attached to the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule,...

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NASA image: CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) during Space Shuttle tire test
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Aug 2, 1995

CV-990 Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) during Space Shuttle tire test

A NASA CV-990, modified as a Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA), lands on the Edwards AFB main runway in test...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test
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Mar 1, 2016

Orion Crew Module Direct Field Acoustic Test

Direct Field Acoustic (DFA) Testing was successfully completed on the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module...

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NASA image: Marshburn conducts Robonaut 2 TeleOps
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Apr 25, 2013

Marshburn conducts Robonaut 2 TeleOps

ISS035-E-030791 (25 April 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn (pictured in background), Expedition 35 Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0493
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), marking a major...

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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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