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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: GSFC_20250702_RST_037546
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Jul 2, 2025

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Roman Space Telescope team members inspect the primary mirror in the dark using flashlights and UV lights to help...

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NASA image: NASA's NEO Surveyor and ASTHROS Share Clean Room
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA's NEO Surveyor and ASTHROS Share Clean Room

The dark, bulky instrument enclosure for NASA's NEO Surveyor is seen here (left) in the High Bay 1 clean room of the...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-06pd1359
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in spotlights under dark skies...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1358
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in spotlights under dark skies...

KSC
NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

The Dark Room is seen as the Mars InSight and Mars Cube One (MarCO) teams prepare for a landing on Mars, Monday,...

HQ
NASA image:  NEO Surveyor's Telescope Optical Bench Under Construction at JPL
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Aug 28, 2024

NEO Surveyor's Telescope Optical Bench Under Construction at JPL

A technician operates articulating equipment to rotate the Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) mission's...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2011-2200
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Mar 10, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3311
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Oct 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Spotlighted in the dark of early morning, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's...

KSC
NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing

Monitors show the status of NASA's Deep Space Network ahead of the Mars InSight landing, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at...

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NASA image: Swatch of Wright Brothers Flyer 1 Attached to Mars Helicopter
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Apr 6, 2021

Swatch of Wright Brothers Flyer 1 Attached to Mars Helicopter

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter carries a small swatch of muslin material from the lower-left wing of the Wright...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-3220
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Jun 7, 2012

KSC-2012-3220

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Working in near-darkness inside the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL
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Aug 28, 2024

NEO Surveyor's Mirrors Undergo Inspection at JPL

A mirror set to be installed inside the telescope for NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) is seen...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2012-3222
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Jun 7, 2012

KSC-2012-3222

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Working in near-darkness inside the clean room high bay at the Astrotech payload processing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2323
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Aug 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2333
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Aug 7, 2008

KSC-08pd2333

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1288
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Jun 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the dark before dawn, the payload canister carrying payloads that will launch aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2339
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Aug 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2326
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Aug 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2337
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Aug 7, 2008

KSC-08pd2337

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2324
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Aug 6, 2008

KSC-08pd2324

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2319
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Aug 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2189
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Jul 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center roll the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2336
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Aug 7, 2008

KSC-08pd2336

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the clean room of the Payload Hazardous Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-3134
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3134

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Working in near-darkness inside the high bay clean room at the Astrotech payload processing...

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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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