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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-2011-3755
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May 13, 2011

KSC-2011-3755

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. guide the solar...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights atop a...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0483
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Mar 13, 2001

KSC-01pp0483

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2), workers stand back as the panels of the solar array...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0035
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Jan 8, 2007

KSC-07pd0035

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Hazardous Processing Facility at Astrotech Space Operations, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3996
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May 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3996

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians conduct illumination tests on...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0484
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Mar 13, 2001

KSC-01pp0484

In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2), workers look at the opened panels of the solar array...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights atop a...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights atop a...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2011-3757
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May 13, 2011

KSC-2011-3757

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. guide the solar...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0479
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Mar 13, 2001

KSC-01pp0479

Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) reattach the solar panel on the 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0491
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Mar 13, 2001

KSC-01pp0491

Arrays of lights at left focus on solar array panels at right during illumination testing. The solar array is part...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Checkout
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Checkout

Technicians conduct an illumination test by flashing a bright light that simulates the Sun into the solar array for...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Preflight
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Mar 1, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Preflight

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen illuminated on the launch pad by...

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NASA image: Working on THEMIS payload
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Jan 8, 2007

Working on THEMIS payload

In the Hazardous Processing Facility at Astrotech Space Operations, technicians prepare THEMIS probes for solar...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc26
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Jan 7, 1999

KSC-99pc26

Loral workers at Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., perform an illumination test for circuitry verification on the solar...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0032
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Jan 8, 2007

KSC-07pd0032

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Hazardous Processing Facility at Astrotech Space Operations, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3835
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May 19, 2011

KSC-2011-3835

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a clean-room environment at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3850
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May 20, 2011

KSC-2011-3850

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. are stowing solar...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights atop a...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2013-3475
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Aug 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3475

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3995
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May 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3995

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians conduct illumination tests on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3760
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May 13, 2011

KSC-2011-3760

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. guide the solar...

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NASA image: IMAP Solar Array Checkout
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Jun 20, 2025

IMAP Solar Array Checkout

Technicians conduct an illumination test by flashing a bright light that simulates the Sun into the solar array for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3488
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Aug 28, 2013

KSC-2013-3488

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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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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