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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox speaks to KSC employees about his mission and residence on the International Space Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.
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Jul 22, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox speaks to KSC employees about his mission and residence on the International Space Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox speaks to KSC employees about his mission and...

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NASA image: Zeroing in on Mars
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May 24, 2008

Zeroing in on Mars

This map illustrates where NASA Phoenix Mars Lander was targeted to land on May 25, 2008, based on expectations as...

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NASA image: Phoenix on Target
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May 24, 2008

Phoenix on Target

This topography map illustrates where NASA Phoenix Mars Lander was targeted to land on May 25, 2008, based on...

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NASA image: Voyager Test Model Configuration
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager Test Model Configuration

This archival photo shows the Voyager proof test model, which did not fly in space, in the 25-foot space simulator...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox poses for a photo with KSC employees after his presentation about his mission and residence on the International Space Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.
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Jul 22, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox poses for a photo with KSC employees after his presentation about his mission and residence on the International Space Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox poses for a photo with KSC employees after his...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox happily signs autographs for KSC employees after his presentation about his mission and residence on the International Space Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.
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Jul 22, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox happily signs autographs for KSC employees after his presentation about his mission and residence on the International Space Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox happily signs autographs for KSC employees after...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees fill the Training Auditorium to hear comments from Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox about his mission and residence on the International Space Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.
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Jul 22, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees fill the Training Auditorium to hear comments from Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox about his mission and residence on the International Space Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees fill the Training Auditorium to hear comments from Expedition 6 Commander...

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NASA image: Voyager Test Model Configuration
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager Test Model Configuration

This archival photo shows the Voyager proof test model, which did not fly in space, in the 25-foot space simulator...

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NASA image: iss025e011182
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Nov 3, 2010

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ISS025-E-011182 (3 Nov. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 25 flight engineer, is pictured in the...

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NASA image: STS-119 Flight Director Mike Sarafin and flight controllers on console during the undocking and fly around phase.
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Mar 25, 2009

STS-119 Flight Director Mike Sarafin and flight controllers on console during the undocking and fly around phase.

STS-119 flight controllers during undocking. Photo Date: 3/25/09. Bldg. 30s - WFCR. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

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NASA image: STS-119 Flight Director Mike Sarafin and flight controllers on console during the undocking and fly around phase.
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Mar 25, 2009

STS-119 Flight Director Mike Sarafin and flight controllers on console during the undocking and fly around phase.

STS-119 flight controllers during undocking. Photo Date: 3/25/09. Bldg. 30s - WFCR. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

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NASA image: LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MR)-3- FLIGHT ATTEMPT - MECHANICAL ASTRONAUT - CAPE
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Apr 1, 1961

LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MR)-3- FLIGHT ATTEMPT - MECHANICAL ASTRONAUT - CAPE

S61-01925 (25 April 1961) --- View of the Mercury-Atlas 3 (MA-3) liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida on April 25,...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009251 (25 Nov. 2009) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour as it approaches the ISS during STS-113 mission
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Nov 25, 2002

Space Shuttle Endeavour as it approaches the ISS during STS-113 mission

ISS005-E-21545 (25 November 2002) --- The forward section and part of the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009221 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: View of the S0 and S1 Trusses for STS-113
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Nov 25, 2002

View of the S0 and S1 Trusses for STS-113

STS113-E-05127 (25 November 2002) --- The Starboard One (S1) Truss on the International Space Station (ISS) was...

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NASA image: ISS views - PMA2, U.S. Lab, SSRMS, AL, S0 Truss, and Soyuz during Docking Operations for STS-113
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Nov 25, 2002

ISS views - PMA2, U.S. Lab, SSRMS, AL, S0 Truss, and Soyuz during Docking Operations for STS-113

STS113-E-05102 (25 November 2002) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is photographed through an overhead...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009210 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009220 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009214 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 185
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Oct 4, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 185

NASA's Dawn spacecraft spies Achita Crater on Ceres in this view. Achita is named for a Nigerian god of agriculture...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox (left) accepts from Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. a framed graphic commemorating his stay on the International Space Station. Bowersox spoke to KSC employees about his mission and residence on the Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.
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Jul 22, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox (left) accepts from Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. a framed graphic commemorating his stay on the International Space Station. Bowersox spoke to KSC employees about his mission and residence on the Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox (left) accepts from Center Director Roy Bridges Jr....

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NASA image: jsc2021e038361
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Aug 25, 2021

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jsc2021e038361 (Aug. 25, 2021) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: jsc2021e038364
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Jun 25, 2021

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jsc2021e038365 (June 25, 2021) --- NASA astronauts and SpaceX Crew-3 crew members Raja Chari and Kayla Barron pose...

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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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