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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-2009-2960
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Apr 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2323
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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a close-up view shows space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2964
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Apr 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2322
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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a close-up view shows space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1224
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May 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Pilot Ken Ham (right) and Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2325
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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a close-up view shows space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0671
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Apr 2, 2001

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Viewed from the end, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello is lowered into the payload canister behind the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2962
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Apr 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, remote...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2963
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Apr 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2966
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Apr 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2954
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Sep 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Viewed from inside the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2961
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Apr 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2804
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Sep 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A daylight view at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39A shows the payload canister at...

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NASA image: Agency Photographers Capture NASA Marshall Huntsville Operations Support Center/Payload Operations Integration Center
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Apr 24, 2025

Agency Photographers Capture NASA Marshall Huntsville Operations Support Center/Payload Operations Integration Center

NASA photographers used drone photography to get a bird’s eye view of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1674
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Aug 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Remote Manipulator System (RMS), also known as the Canadian robotic arm, for the...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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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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