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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-2012-1112
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is repositioned to back into the transfer aisle of the 525-foot-tall...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1966
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Apr 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll signs a wall of the White Room during a tour of Kennedy...

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NASA image: New Countdown Clock
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Nov 3, 2014

New Countdown Clock

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jeff Pratt and Frank Morse with Abacus Technology prep the area behind...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson Portrait Unveiling
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Dec 6, 2024

Mary W. Jackson Portrait Unveiling

A portrait of Mary W. Jackson is unveiled, by NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free, left, NASA Deputy Administrator...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1083
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Protective plastic flanks the nose of space shuttle Atlantis for its move from Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3576
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' crew module and nose cap are visible during preparations to move the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1957
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Apr 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, briefs Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1087
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Slowly, carefully, space shuttle Atlantis backs away from the work platforms in Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1089
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The tail fin of space shuttle Atlantis emerges through the open door of Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3580
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians monitor progress as space shuttle Atlantis is backed out of Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1098
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is parked in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1113
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are under way to roll space shuttle Atlantis tail first into the transfer aisle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3583
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis moves out of Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1081
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are under way in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 to move space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perserverance - Initial Surface Checkout Briefing
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Feb 19, 2021

Mars 2020 Perserverance - Initial Surface Checkout Briefing

The largest, most advanced rover NASA has sent to another world touched down on Mars Thursday, after a 203-day...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1104
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis executes a three-point turnaround outside Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3475
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1780
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Mar 13, 2012

KSC-2012-1780

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1084
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Strongbacks line the payload bay doors of space shuttle Atlantis for its move from Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3556
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Working at the main landing gear, technicians complete weight and center-of-gravity checks of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1082
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Protective plastic flanks the nose of space shuttle Atlantis for its move from Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3557
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Working at the main landing gear, technicians complete weight and center-of-gravity checks of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1783
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Mar 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, yellow...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4369
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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Public Affairs Officer George Diller shovels 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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