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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-07pd2195
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Aug 3, 2007

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

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NASA image: MMS (Magnetospheric Multiscale) Arrival and Offload
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS (Magnetospheric Multiscale) Arrival and Offload

The Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft, enclosed in a protective shipping container, are delivered by truck to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4329
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Jun 9, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane remove the access arm section of the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Canning and Lift to Transport Trailer
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Oct 23, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Canning and Lift to Transport Trailer

In the Astrotech Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers place the...

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NASA image: Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank
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Mar 7, 2007

Repairing the damage to Atlantis' External Tank

On an upper level of high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians move protective material toward the...

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July 21, 2025,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3006
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Oct 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crawler crane travels up the ramp toward Launch Pad 39B. At the top can be...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040788 (17 March 2009) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery?s main engines was provided by...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Aft (Right) Exit Cone Arrival
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Dec 9, 2019

SLS Booster Aft (Right) Exit Cone Arrival

Both of the Northrop Grumman-manufactured aft exit cones for the Space Launch System’s solid rocket boosters are in...

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NASA image: Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS
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Feb 21, 2017

Bagging of OA-7 CYGNUS

In the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians position a...

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NASA image: Artemis II OSA Arrival to MPPF
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Aug 20, 2025

Artemis II OSA Arrival to MPPF

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida complete routine inspections the Artemis II Orion stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4760
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Sep 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery stands tall on Launch Pad 39A as the sun sets over NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6B Encapsulation
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Nov 10, 2025

Sentinel-6B Encapsulation

Technicians and engineers encapsulate the Sentinel-6B spacecraft within a protective payload fairing inside the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Live Launch Coverage - 720p
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Jun 25, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Live Launch Coverage - 720p

NASA provided live coverage the launch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0172
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Jan 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility high bay, technicians check the crane that will lift...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Seat Test
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Feb 21, 2017

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Seat Test

Engineers working with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner test the spacecraft's seat design in Mesa, Arizona, focusing on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0571
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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large alligator on the bank of a creek in NASA's Kennedy Space Center rests its...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Canning and Lift to Transport Trailer
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Oct 23, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Canning and Lift to Transport Trailer

In the Astrotech Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers place the...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B
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Sep 15, 2022

Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony
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Mar 31, 2017

Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony

Consoles in the Radiological Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center are seen during ceremonies to name the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0641
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Dec 17, 2004

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the two...

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NASA image: KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing
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May 17, 2019

KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing

Kennedy Space Center personnel and American Medical Response (AMR) contractor paramedics gather around a “patient,”...

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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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