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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-97PC1388
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Sep 12, 1997

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Dornier Satelliten Systeme (DSS) workers lift the heat shield of the Huygens probe in the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1389
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Sep 12, 1997

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Dornier Satelliten Systeme (DSS) workers lift the heat shield of the Huygens probe in the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1395
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Sep 10, 1997

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Dornier Satelliten Systeme (DSS) workers lift the front heat shield of the Huygens probe in the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1390
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Sep 12, 1997

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Dornier Satelliten Systeme (DSS) workers place the back cover of the Huygens probe under its front heat shield in...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1391
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Sep 12, 1997

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Dornier Satelliten Systeme (DSS) workers place the back cover of the Huygens probe under its front heat shield in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3501
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load onto a transporter a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3502
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers load onto a transporter a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3499
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3497
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers begin to unload a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three elements...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3500
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3498
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers unload a container holding the heat shield, one of the first three elements for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4120
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Sep 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, begins its move from the Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4118
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Sep 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is prepared for its move out of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4122
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Sep 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is on its way from the Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4119
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Sep 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, begins its move from the Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4121
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Sep 28, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is on its way from the Payload...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell
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Jan 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Heat Shield Mated to Back Shell

The Mars 2020 rover heat shield is mated to the back shell in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6745
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Jul 14, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The multi-mission radioisotope thermoelectric generator (MMRTG) for NASA's Mars Science...

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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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