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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: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

In this view from high above on the mobile launcher tower, a crane is used to lower the second of two Tail Service...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2636
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2578
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Jun 5, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – An engineer makes preparations on the starboard side of the payload fairing before it is connected...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2601
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Engineers conduct inspections on NASA's IRIS spacecraft with blacklights before the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2637
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2644
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing connects to the nose...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2577
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Jun 5, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – An engineer makes preparations on the starboard side of the payload fairing before it is connected...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2628
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2635
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2639
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2618
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Jun 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Orbital Sciences team members watch as engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals (TSMU), at left, is lowered for installation on the 0-level deck of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2581
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Jun 5, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB – Engineers move the port side of the payload fairing before it is connected into place for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2616
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Jun 11, 2013

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Orbital Sciences engineers connect the payload fairing over NASA's IRIS spacecraft. The fairing connects to the nose...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside Building...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

Technicians attach NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Sterographic Photos
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Aug 16, 2018

Pegasus ICON Sterographic Photos

A stereographic view of NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) in a clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate
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Sep 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate

Technicians attach NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) to the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1224
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-88 Mission Specialists Sergei Krikalev,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1358
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Oct 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Towering atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler transporter in the early...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1223
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-88 Mission Specialists Sergei Krikalev...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1359
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Oct 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour arrives at Launch Pad 39A in the dim early morning light, atop...

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NASA image: Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees
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Oct 15, 2024

Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey hosted a Java with John session with Office of Procurement employees on Oct. 15....

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NASA image: Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees
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Oct 15, 2024

Java with John: Brewing Conversations and Connection with NASA Stennis Employees

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey hosted a Java with John session with Office of Procurement employees on Oct. 15....

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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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