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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-05PD-2147
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Sep 1, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2145
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Sep 1, 2005

KSC-05PD-2145

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B PAF Mate
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Nov 5, 2025

Sentinel-6B PAF Mate

Technicians integrate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft to the payload attach fitting inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, liftoff from KSC
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, liftoff from KSC

STS047-S-039 (12 Sept 1992) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this low-angle view of the STS-47 launch. With a...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Nov 4, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Technicians integrate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft to the payload adapter inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2116
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2116

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0486
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Apr 28, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload changeout room at Launch Pad 39B, the SPACEHAB Double module is moved...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2791
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Sep 21, 2008

KSC-08pd2791

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A view of the adjusted guide shoe attached to the outside of the payload canister on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1657
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Nov 7, 2000

KSC00pp1657

The STS-97 crew listens to a trainer explain use of the slidewire basket (right) for emergency egress from the Fixed...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-021 (12 Sept 1992) --- With a crew of six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload specialist onboard, the...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

This artist's concept depicts the separation of the Skylab payload shroud. The payload shroud was both an...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0974
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp0974

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crane lowers the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), the primary payload on...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2109
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2109

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Nov 4, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Technicians integrate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft to the payload adapter inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2790
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Sep 21, 2008

KSC-08pd2790

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers on a crane attach adjusted guide...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2110
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2110

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2792
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Sep 21, 2008

KSC-08pd2792

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers on a crane attach adjusted guide...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2112
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2112

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0487
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Apr 28, 1999

KSC-99pp0487

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload changeout room at Launch Pad 39B, technicians move the SPACEHAB Double...

KSC
NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
Image
Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-019 (12 Sept 1992) --- With a crew of six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload specialist onboard, the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
Image
Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-040 (12 Sept 1992) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this distant, low-angle view of the STS-47 launch....

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2114
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2114

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2789
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Sep 21, 2008

KSC-08pd2789

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers on a crane attach adjusted guide...

KSC
NASA image: Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Nov 4, 2025

Sentinel-6B Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Technicians integrate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft to the payload adapter inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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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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