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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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Sep 15, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Arriving in the early morning hours at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1051
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Sep 11, 1998

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The first stage of Boeing's Delta 7326 rocket, which will be used to launch the Deep Space 1 spacecraft, arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1053
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Sep 11, 1998

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The first stage of Boeing's Delta 7326 rocket, which will be used to launch the Deep Space 1 spacecraft, is lifted...

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Jul 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — On Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Dawn spacecraft is ready to be...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1386
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Oct 24, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Photographed at Launch Complex 17, Cape Canaveral Station, just after midnight on...

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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against a backdrop of clouds on the horizon, the Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn...

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Jul 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Still on its transporter, the Dawn spacecraft is ready for removal of its canister at...

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Jun 13, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians at Astrotech prepare the Dawn spacecraft for spin-balance testing. After...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-1387
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Oct 24, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a comet with a tail of smoky exhaust, Boeing's Delta II rocket hurtles...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1675
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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers remove the canister...

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Sep 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Nearly enveloped by the smoke after ignition, the Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn...

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Jul 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — At the Astrotech payload processing facility, workers consider the next step in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1177
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Sep 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the media (below), dressed in "bunny"...

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NASA image: Cassini End of Mission Preview
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Sep 13, 2017

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Director of NASA's Planetary Science Division, Jim Green, left, speaks during a press conference previewing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1174
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Sep 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility begin installing blanket...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1156
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Sep 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility check fittings for the solar panel...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1117
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Sep 17, 1998

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A booster is lifted off a truck for installation onto the Boeing Delta 7326 rocket that will launch Deep Space 1 at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1111
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Sep 17, 1998

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A booster is lifted for installation onto the Boeing Delta 7326 rocket that will launch Deep Space 1 at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1176
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Sep 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility finish installing blanket...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1178
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Sep 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, KSC workers place insulating blankets on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1116
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Sep 17, 1998

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A booster is raised off a truck bed and prepared for lifting to the Boeing Delta 7326 rocket that will launch Deep...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1181
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Sep 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, Tom Shain, project manager on Deep Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1175
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Sep 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility install blanket insulation on Deep...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1119
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Sep 17, 1998

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Three boosters are lifted into place at Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, for installation onto the Boeing...

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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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