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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: Microgravity
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Sep 28, 1993

Microgravity

Evolution of Furnaces for Crystal Growth. Left view: Crystal Growth Furnace (CGF) Right view: Advanced Automated...

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NASA image: ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event
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Nov 7, 2017

ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event

Mike Bolger, Ground Systems Development and Operations Program manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, speaks to...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Handover Signing
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Oct 26, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Handover Signing

Meeting in the Launch Control Center of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, officials of the agency's...

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NASA image: ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event
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Nov 7, 2017

ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event

Kennedy Space Center Associate Director Kelvin Manning, right, speaks with a guest during a ceremony marking NASA's...

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NASA image: ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event
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Nov 7, 2017

ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a ceremony is underway marking...

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NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_7
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_7

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_2
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_2

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_4
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_4

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_6

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_5

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing_3

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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NASA image: MSFC_04222025_PLA EDU Move from 4697 Test Stand to 4705_VOTY 2025 Entry
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Apr 22, 2025

MSFC_04222025_PLA EDU Move from 4697 Test Stand to 4705_VOTY 2025 Entry

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing
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Apr 23, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

MSFC
NASA image: Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing
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Apr 22, 2025

Teams Move SLS Payload Adapter After Successful Structural Testing

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are seen in these images taken April 17,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0595
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Components of the flight hardware for Mars Exploration Rover-1 are in the Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0713
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - More Mars hardware is moved into the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, which...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0712
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Outside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility hardware related to the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0709
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Mar 11, 2003

KSC-03pd0709

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The second Mars Exploration Rover (MER-1) arrives at the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0715
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility unwrap the second Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0708
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The second Mars Exploration Rover (MER-1) enters Kennedy Space Center. MER-2 and other...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0710
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Outside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the open door of the transport shows...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0536
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Feb 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The cruise stage, aeroshell and lander for the Mars Exploration Rover-1 mission and...

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NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 6
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Mar 12, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 6

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

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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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