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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: Space Science
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Apr 20, 1999

Space Science

NASA's Space Optics Manufacturing Technology Center has been working to expand our view of the universe via...

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Apr 20, 1999

Space Science

NASA's Space Optics Manufacturing Technology Center has been working to expand our view of the universe via...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Sep 16, 1998

Research Technology

A team of engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar...

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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., test the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2442
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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The electrical continuity of a solar array that will help power NASA's Juno spacecraft on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2491
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unfurl solar...

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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., test the...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00302
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Aug 20, 2004

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This September a Hollywood-style capture will highlight NASA's Genesis mission when it comes to an exciting climax....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2487
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., begin to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2446
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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., test the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2492
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., check out...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2489
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unfurl solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2479
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., prepare to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2438
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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., prepare to...

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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., prepare to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2490
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unfurl solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2440
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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., test the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2488
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., unfurl solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2441
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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., test the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2439
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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The electrical continuity of a solar array that will help power NASA's Juno spacecraft on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2485
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., prepare to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2484
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Mar 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., prepare to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2443
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Mar 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., test the...

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NASA image: Professor Paul Chaikin Presentation on Soft Matter
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Feb 3, 2023

Professor Paul Chaikin Presentation on Soft Matter

Recording of Professor Paul Chaikin presentation from the Department of Physics, Center for Soft Matter at New York...

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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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