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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-06pd1135
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Jun 15, 2006

KSC-06pd1135

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., engineers install a solar array to...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
May 1, 1973

Skylab

The Saturn V vehicle, carrying the unmarned orbital workshop for the Skylab-1 mission, lifted off successfully and...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1084
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1084

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing Blankets Removal
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Aug 2, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing Blankets Removal

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, protective blanks are...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6312
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Nov 27, 2012

KSC-2012-6312

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The space shuttle Atlantis is lifted and tilted for display at the Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-6680
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Jul 12, 2011

KSC-2011-6680

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a forklift positions the protective mesh...

KSC
NASA image: LH2 CS3 Move to Cell P
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Nov 21, 2023

LH2 CS3 Move to Cell P

Teams move the core stage liquid hydrogen tank for the Artemis III mission to a priming cell near the Vertical...

MAF
NASA image: KSC-06pd2705
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Dec 9, 2006

KSC-06pd2705

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the morning of the second launch attempt, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready on...

KSC
NASA image: Skylab
Image
May 1, 1973

Skylab

The Saturn V vehicle, carrying the unmarned orbital workshop for the Skylab-1 mission, lifted off successfully and...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7269
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Oct 6, 2011

KSC-2011-7269

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, half...

KSC
NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09469 (19 Aug. 2007) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by a STS-118...

JSC
NASA image: LH2 CS3 Move to Cell P
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Nov 21, 2023

LH2 CS3 Move to Cell P

Teams move the core stage liquid hydrogen tank for the Artemis III mission to a priming cell near the Vertical...

MAF
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Feb 21, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-57806 (21 Feb. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 38 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2653
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Dec 17, 2004

KSC-04pd-2653

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers lower a second protective...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Encapsulation
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Sep 16, 2025

IMAP Encapsulation

Technicians at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida encapsulate NASA’s...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1087
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Jan 7, 2010

KSC-2010-1087

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2652
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Dec 17, 2004

KSC-04pd-2652

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers secure the protective cover...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7251
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Oct 6, 2011

KSC-2011-7251

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, half...

KSC
NASA image: Technicians prepare the AIM spacecraft for fairing installation
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Apr 12, 2007

Technicians prepare the AIM spacecraft for fairing installation

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, under the protective clean tent, technicians examine the installation of...

KSC
NASA image: LH2 CS3 Move to Cell P
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Nov 21, 2023

LH2 CS3 Move to Cell P

Teams move the core stage liquid hydrogen tank for the Artemis III mission to a priming cell near the Vertical...

MAF
NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked
Image
Oct 15, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft is Unpacked

Preparations are underway to remove the protective covering from NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2188
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Aug 3, 2007

KSC-07pd2188

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-120 crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Inspecting...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7894
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Nov 17, 2011

KSC-2011-7894

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Space Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, spacecraft technicians in...

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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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