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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-98pc1189
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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deep Space 1 rests on its work platform after being fitted with thermal insulation....

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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-98pc1192
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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deep Space 1 is lifted from its work platform, giving a closeup view of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1335
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Oct 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, Deep Space 1 is uncovered after...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1347
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Oct 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, workers maneuver part of the fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3959
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of an ISS Earth Science: Tracking Ocean Winds Panel brief media representatives in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1264
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Oct 7, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Defense Satellite Communications Systems Processing Facility (DPF) at...

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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-98PC-1336
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Oct 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, Deep Space 1 awaits launch after...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1884
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Dec 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., members of the STS-107 crew familiarize themselves...

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NASA image: Research Drone Flies Over Mars Hill
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Dec 3, 2025

Research Drone Flies Over Mars Hill

One of three drones used in recent tests by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California flies over Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1265
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Oct 7, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Defense Satellite Communications Systems Processing Facility (DPF) 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-01PD-1883
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Dec 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, from Israel, works on an experiment at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1330
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Oct 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Just before sunrise, on Launch Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, Deep Space 1 is...

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NASA image: The Case of the Missing Space Tomatoes
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Dec 14, 2023

The Case of the Missing Space Tomatoes

Two rogue tomatoes have been recovered nearly a year after astronaut Frank Rubio accidentally lost track of them...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0012
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Jan 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Andrew Feustel (right) talks to NASCAR driver Kurt Busch about his pending...

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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-98pc1209
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Oct 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC workers give a final check to Deep Space 1 before starting a spin test on the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1881
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Dec 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband and Mission Specialist Laurel Clark learn to work with...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1884
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Dec 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., members of the STS-107 crew familiarize themselves...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1332
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Oct 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, Deep Space 1 is lowered toward the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1313
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Oct 10, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Defense Satellite Communication Systems Processing Facility (DPF), Cape...

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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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