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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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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (right) greets STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3393
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Jun 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After a two-day trip from California, space shuttle Atlantis returns home to NASA's Kennedy...

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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-2009-1534
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Feb 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of the Ares I-X roll control system modules is moved into place on the upper stage...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise; SpaceX
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Jul 15, 2020

Creative Photography - Sunrise; SpaceX

A magnificent sunrise is captured over SpaceX’s processing facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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Oct 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120 crew members...

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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a three-day trip from California, the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0430
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Mar 8, 2001

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STS-102 Pilot James Kelly gets a final fitting in his launch and entry suit. This will be Kelly’s first Shuttle...

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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-1316
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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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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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May 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-111 Mission Specialist Franklin Chang-Diaz is happy to be returning to KSC to...

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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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Oct 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Paolo Nespoli (left) talks with Shuttle Launch Director...

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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: KSC-05pd-1635
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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas climbs out of the T-38 jet aircraft on NASA...

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Jun 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery hangs suspended above the floor of the transfer aisle in the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1535
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Feb 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of the Ares I-X roll control system modules is moved into place on the upper stage...

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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-06-S-00262
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Dec 22, 2006

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Discovery flight controllers approve a deorbit burn for Space Shuttle Discovery. The STS-116 crew is returning home...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing

Russian support personnel start to depart the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft landing site shortly after it landed in a...

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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: 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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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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