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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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Jun 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-117 crew members take part in a payload bay walkdown...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move
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Mar 18, 2019

Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move

A transportation container carrying NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3, or OCO-3, payload is moved to a truck for...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00101
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May 3, 2005

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NASA has finished packing three important pieces of hardware for Discovery's flight to the International Space...

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of Williams, Searfoss and Pawelczyk on middeck during meal
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May 15, 1998

Fish-eye view of Williams, Searfoss and Pawelczyk on middeck during meal

STS090-351-009 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- Three members of the Neurolab crew were photographed during off-duty time...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7200
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, payload canister #1 winds its way along the roads...

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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #1 awaits decommissioning outside the Reutilization, Recycling and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2302
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Mar 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2297
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Mar 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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Nov 8, 2000

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During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-97 crew poses for a photo...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3228
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Oct 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127...

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Mar 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A check out the SPACEHAB...

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Sep 2, 1998

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(Left to right) STS-95 Payload Specialists Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development Agency of Japan, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7196
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1366
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Nov 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, Discovery's payload bay doors close on the STS-103 payload. STS-103...

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Sep 29, 2000

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With workers at left looking on, STS-100 crew members check out equipment inside the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1598
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Nov 4, 1997

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The crew of the STS-87 mission, scheduled for launch Nov. 19 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia from pad 39B at...

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Jan 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload bay of the orbiter Atlantis, STS-98 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2408
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Mar 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The rotating service structure (RSS) protecting space shuttle Endeavour from the elements...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3475
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 crew members get a close...

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Jan 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam (left), Commander Ken Cockrell (center) and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2318
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Oct 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., STS-116 Mission Specialists...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1005
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Sep 2, 1998

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(Left to right) STS-95 Payload Specialists Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development Agency of Japan, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2707
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Apr 16, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2793
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers on a crane have completed attaching...

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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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