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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-2013-3008
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May 14, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Launch Equipment Test Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space in Florida, a second...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3007
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May 14, 2013

KSC-2013-3007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Orion ground test vehicle sits on a test stand in the Launch Equipment Test Facility at...

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NASA image: Node 3 bolt removal
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Aug 18, 2014

Node 3 bolt removal

ISS040-E-099850 (18 Aug. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 crew member, performs routine...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Oct 12, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has developed a specially-designed nut, called the Quick-Connect Nut, for quick...

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NASA image: NASA Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage
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Mar 18, 2022

NASA Joins Four Major SLS Rocket Parts to Form Artemis II Core Stage

NASA joined the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage forward assembly with the 130-foot liquid hydrogen tank for...

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NASA image: Ku Comm Unit Bolt Modification
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Apr 6, 2013

Ku Comm Unit Bolt Modification

Documentation of retainers, springs and screws used during Expedition 35 Ku Communications (Comm) Unit fastener...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Ares I-X Deputy Mission Manager Jon Cowart shows a space shuttle solid rocket booster (SRB) separation bolt during a...

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NASA image: Currie and Krikalev pull launch restraint bolts in the FGB/Zarya module
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Nov 19, 2013

Currie and Krikalev pull launch restraint bolts in the FGB/Zarya module

STS088-359-037 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie and cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, both mission...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0384
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Mar 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Lead Technician Todd Reeves, with United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0382
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Mar 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Senior Technician Kevin Reagan, with United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0381
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Mar 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers prepare these two bolt catchers for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0380
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Mar 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - These two bolt catchers are ready for installation on orbiter Discovery’s External...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0383
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Mar 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Lead Technician Todd Reeves, with United Space...

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NASA image: KSC00padig036
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Oct 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A bolt is shown in the lower central part of the photo. It is visible as a dark circle...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig036
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Oct 5, 2000

KSC-00padig036

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A bolt is shown in the lower central part of the photo. It is visible as a dark circle...

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NASA image: JPL on the Red Planet
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Jul 8, 2025

JPL on the Red Planet

The logo of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has roamed Mars since the September 1997 landing of very first rover,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4647
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Sep 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Vehicle Assembly Building technician adjusts a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4648
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Sep 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a left-side main separation bolt attaches the...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Mission Captures Lightning On Jupiter
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Jun 15, 2023

NASA's Juno Mission Captures Lightning On Jupiter

In this view of a vortex near Jupiter's north pole, NASA's Juno mission observed the glow from a bolt of lightning....

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NASA image: Controllable Twist Rotor, 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.
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Jun 26, 1996

Controllable Twist Rotor, 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center.

(Oct. 27 1976) Controllable Twist Rotor, 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center, model With John Bolt.

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1316
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Jun 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Mike Bolt holds the Stanley Cup, won this year by...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig116
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Nov 30, 2000

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This view shows the pipe (center top) leading toward Endeavour from the side of the White Room at Launch Pad 39B. A...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig115
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Nov 30, 2000

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A close-up reveals the loose bracket, observed hanging down from the side of the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, that...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig114
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Nov 30, 2000

KSC-00padig114

This loose bracket, observed hanging down from the side of the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, delayed loading of...

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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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