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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: Mike Yettaw and Donavon Hoover providing air-to-ground communications to the Johnson Space Center
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Nov 17, 2000

Mike Yettaw and Donavon Hoover providing air-to-ground communications to the Johnson Space Center

Mike Yettaw and Donavon Hoover providing air-to-ground communications to the Johnson Space Center during STS-92.

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 25, 1990

Launch Vehicles

The Atlas-Centaur, AC-68 vehicle, with the FLTSATCOM (F-8 Communication Satellite) aboard, on the Complex 36 at the...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King
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Sep 3, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn about Steven King, Lockheed Martin’s 3-D Artist. Steven and his team...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Tom Feeney (left) and Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. talk on the ground after completing an air boat ride around Kennedy Space Center.  During January and February, Congressman Feeney traveled the entire coastline of Florida’s 24th District, and concluded his walks March 1 in Brevard County.  On his walks, he met with constituents and community leaders to discuss legislative issues that will be addressed by the 108th Congress.  Feeney ended his beach walk at the KSC Visitor Complex main entrance.
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Mar 1, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Tom Feeney (left) and Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. talk on the ground after completing an air boat ride around Kennedy Space Center. During January and February, Congressman Feeney traveled the entire coastline of Florida’s 24th District, and concluded his walks March 1 in Brevard County. On his walks, he met with constituents and community leaders to discuss legislative issues that will be addressed by the 108th Congress. Feeney ended his beach walk at the KSC Visitor Complex main entrance.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Tom Feeney (left) and Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. talk on the...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0112
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Feb 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I) is...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0111
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Feb 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, the Air Force C-17 air cargo plane offloads the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0262
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Mar 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Great Blue Heron is silhouetted against the brilliance of the rocket exhaust as the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1499
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Oct 9, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The first stage of an Atlas/Centaur booster (AC-144) is lifted into an upright...

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

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

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1525
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Oct 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Lockheed Martin Atlas...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0261
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Mar 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Spewing fire and smoke behind it, the Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket lifts off from...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1526
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Oct 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Lockheed Martin Atlas...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0259
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Mar 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Photographers track the Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket after liftoff from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1841
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Nov 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Atlas IIA launch vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1489
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Oct 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An Atlas/Centaur booster arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in preparation...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd-0257
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Mar 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket lifts off from Launch Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1498
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Oct 9, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The first stage of an Atlas/Centaur booster (AC-144) is delivered to Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1500
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Oct 9, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The first stage of an Atlas/Centaur booster (AC-144) is lifted into an upright...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1851
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Dec 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite launches...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1854
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Dec 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite clears...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1852
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Dec 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the TDRS-J satellite launches...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0258
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Mar 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Photographers capture the launch of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I)...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1781
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J satellite is fully encapsulated and ready for transport to Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1528
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Oct 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Lockheed Martin Atlas...

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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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