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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.

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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: Pathfinder
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Jan 1, 1995

Pathfinder

This is the McDornell Douglas CD-XA Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) concept. The Delta Clipper-Experimental (DC-X) was...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis I CD-FD-OPF
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Nov 21, 2022

Artemis I CD-FD-OPF

(jsc2022e089094_alt) (Nov. 21, 2022) During day 6 of the 25.5 day mission, Vanessa Wyche, Johnson Space Center,...

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NASA image: 2010-4143
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Jul 19, 2010

2010-4143

Senator George McGovern Meets CD Bob Cabana

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NASA image: 2010-4142
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Jul 19, 2010

2010-4142

Senator George McGovern Meets CD Bob Cabana

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3510
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Dec 3, 2007

KSC-07pd3510

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Bill Parsons welcomes STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter after the mission...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3512
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Dec 3, 2007

KSC-07pd3512

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After arrival at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-122 mission crew greet the media...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3511
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Dec 3, 2007

KSC-07pd3511

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Bill Parsons welcomes STS-122 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim after the...

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NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0201-1
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Jun 20, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0201-1

New Educational CD-Rom 'Exploring Aeronautics' Previewed by Ames Staff & Kids.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1997-AC97-0201-3
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Jun 20, 1997

ARC-1997-AC97-0201-3

New Educational CD-Rom 'Exploring Aeronautics' Previewed by Ames Staff & Kids.

ARC
NASA image: Personal Item in the Cupola
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May 21, 2011

Personal Item in the Cupola

View of a music CD, The Memory Of Trees by Enya, floating in front of a window in the Cupola Module during...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc633
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Apr 17, 1998

KSC-98pc633

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- David Dickinson, the acting director of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0789
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Apr 7, 2004

KSC-04pd0789

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Neil Yorio, a Dynamac scientist (right), explains the function of the KSC Space Life...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0790
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Apr 7, 2004

KSC-04pd0790

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Neil Yorio, a Dynamac scientist(left), explains the function of the KSC Space Life...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) welcomes Bill Pickavance to the podium during the CD’s first all-hands meeting with employees. Pickavance is vice president and deputy program manager, Florida operations, United Space Alliance. Also, making presentations were Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., KSC deputy director, and Tim Wilson, assistant chief engineer for Shuttle. Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.
Image
Sep 17, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) welcomes Bill Pickavance to the podium during the CD’s first all-hands meeting with employees. Pickavance is vice president and deputy program manager, Florida operations, United Space Alliance. Also, making presentations were Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., KSC deputy director, and Tim Wilson, assistant chief engineer for Shuttle. Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) welcomes Bill Pickavance to the podium during the...

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NASA image: Comparison of current map data with data from STS-99 SRTM
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Feb 4, 2000

Comparison of current map data with data from STS-99 SRTM

JSC2000E01552 (January 2000) --- This chart compares currently available global map data with the data which will be...

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NASA image: MS Noriega listens to a CD player on the middeck during STS-97
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Dec 6, 2000

MS Noriega listens to a CD player on the middeck during STS-97

STS097-327-021 (30 Nov. - 11 Dec. 2000) --- Astronaut Carlos I. Noriega moves some gear around on the middeck of the...

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NASA image: SpX Crew 10 Patch - Final Pantone - v4.1 Outlined-CD-081224
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Sep 4, 2024

SpX Crew 10 Patch - Final Pantone - v4.1 Outlined-CD-081224

jsc2024e060607 (Sept. 4, 2024) --- The SpaceX Crew-10 patch was thoughtfully designed by the four-person crew. They...

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NASA image: Stability and Conrol Branch
Image
Oct 12, 1978

Stability and Conrol Branch

FDCD Stability and Control Branch Photo. Names, rows front to back, people left to right: Ground level: 1. Margery...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 16, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched February 11, 2000, the STS-99 Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) was the most ambitious Earth mapping...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Feb 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-99 crew pose for a "star-burst" pose in celebration of a successful Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM)...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jan 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched February 11, 2000, the STS-99 Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) was the most ambitious Earth mapping...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Feb 11, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour blasts form the launch pad on February 11, 2000 carrying its crew of six for the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Feb 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched February 11, 2000, the STS-99 Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) was the most ambitious Earth mapping...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC Child Development Center (CDC) Playground Ribbon Cutting
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Aug 10, 2023

KSC Child Development Center (CDC) Playground Ribbon Cutting

Children enjoy a brand new playground at Kennedy Space Center’s Child Development Center on Aug. 10, 2023. The...

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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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