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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-01PP-0654
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC-01PP-0654

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves into place over the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0048
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Jan 5, 2001

KSC01pp0048

STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins waits in the White Room outside the entrance into Atlantis. The crew is at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd1804
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Aug 10, 2006

KSC-06pd1804

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-115 crew members are suiting up for their simulated launch countdown. Shown...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1413
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Aug 5, 2001

KSC-01pp1413

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet to make final...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0660
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC-01PP-0660

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane rolls along the ceiling with the pallet and Canadian...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0169
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Jan 13, 2001

KSC01pp0169

STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (left) and Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards look over equipment in the tool caddy...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1543
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Oct 15, 2002

KSC-02pd1543

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart arrives at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0844
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the KSC Launch Control Center look at the printout from Columbia's Orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0661
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC01pp0661

Centered over the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane begins lowering the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc538
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Apr 27, 1998

KSC-98pc538

The orbiter Discovery sits in the transfer aisle of KSC's Vehicle Assembly Building as it awaits being attached to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PP-0079
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Jan 6, 2001

KSC-01PP-0079

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins (center, pointing) checks out the U.S. Lab...

KSC
NASA image: STS-36 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A into darkness
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Feb 28, 1990

STS-36 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A into darkness

STS036-S-006 (28 Feb 1990) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis sets off a spectacular light display with the launching of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc493
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Apr 17, 1998

KSC-98pc493

STS-90 Payload Specialist Jay Buckey, M.D., prepares for launch during suit-up activities in KSC's Operations and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1682
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Nov 7, 2002

KSC-02pd1682

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility to get ready...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1808
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Nov 23, 2002

KSC-02pd1808

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Watching the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-113 are NASA...

KSC
NASA image: Inside KSC! for Jan. 24, 2020
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Jan 4, 2020

Inside KSC! for Jan. 24, 2020

Inside KSC with Bianca Ryhms. NASA and SpaceX successfully demonstrated the launch-escape capabilities of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pp1815
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Nov 23, 2002

KSC-02pp1815

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As the clouds of smoke and steam roll away into the darkness, Space Shuttle Endeavour...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1462
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Oct 1, 2000

KSC-00pp1462

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy is happy to return to KSC for the launch of Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1314
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Sep 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1314

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf is ready for his practice run driving the M-113...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02PD-0313
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Mar 19, 2002

KSC-02PD-0313

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-110 crew members practice emergency exit from the Fixed Service Structure during...

KSC
NASA image: STS-85 Discovery OV-103 launch
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Aug 7, 1997

STS-85 Discovery OV-103 launch

STS085-S-009 (7 August 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery has cleared the launch tower in this low-angle, 35mm...

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NASA image: KSC-75PC-0372
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Aug 1, 1975

KSC-75PC-0372

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in protective suits loaded the Symphonie-B spacecraft with propellants in the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2555
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Nov 14, 2006

KSC-06pd2555

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam checks the fit of his helmet during suit...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pp0079
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Jan 6, 2001

KSC01pp0079

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins (center, pointing) checks out the U.S. Lab...

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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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