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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: Lisa Morgan Environmental Portrait
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Dec 10, 2019

Lisa Morgan Environmental Portrait

Lisa Watson-Morgan is interviewed for “TAKE FIVE” column in Marshall Star newspaper

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NASA image: MESSENGER Different Views
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Jan 24, 2008

MESSENGER Different Views

During NASA MESSENGER spacecraft flyby of Mercury on January 14, 2008, part of the planned sequence of observations...

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NASA image: Journey to a Star Rich with Planets Artist Concept
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Nov 6, 2007

Journey to a Star Rich with Planets Artist Concept

This artist concept takes us on a journey to 55 Cancri, a star with a family of five known planets - the most...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  STS-79 Commander William F. Readdy arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility with five fellow astronauts, ready to participate in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).  The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch for the flight crew and launch team.  Over the next several days, the astronauts will take part in training exercises at the launch pad that will culminate in a simulated launch countdown.  The Space Shuttle Atlantis is being prepared for liftoff on STS-79 around Sept. 12.
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Aug 25, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-79 Commander William F. Readdy arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility with five fellow astronauts, ready to participate in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT). The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch for the flight crew and launch team. Over the next several days, the astronauts will take part in training exercises at the launch pad that will culminate in a simulated launch countdown. The Space Shuttle Atlantis is being prepared for liftoff on STS-79 around Sept. 12.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-79 Commander William F. Readdy arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility with five...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00089
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Jul 31, 2009

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Final Checks. The Endeavour crew members receive a warm welcome home and take a final look at the vehicle that...

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NASA image: STS-93 Pilot Ashby takes some photographs of the Earth from the flight deck
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Nov 18, 2013

STS-93 Pilot Ashby takes some photographs of the Earth from the flight deck

STS093-327-016 (23-27 July 1999) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, pilot, prepares to take a still photograph from...

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NASA image: iss069e020708
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Jun 15, 2023

iss069e020708

iss069e020708 (June 15, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg points the camera...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kevin Chilton takes a break during bailout training
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Dec 22, 1993

Astronaut Kevin Chilton takes a break during bailout training

S93-50720 (22 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton, pilot, takes a break during emergency bailout training at...

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NASA image: iss069e020706
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Jun 15, 2023

iss069e020706

iss069e020706 (June 15, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg points the camera...

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NASA image: Meet NASA's 2020 Earth Expeditions
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Jan 7, 2020

Meet NASA's 2020 Earth Expeditions

Did you know NASA studies snowstorms, sinking coastlines, wildfires and many other processes affecting life on...

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NASA image: STS-59 crewmembers during bailout training in WETF
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Dec 22, 1993

STS-59 crewmembers during bailout training in WETF

S93-50710 (22 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Sidney M. Gutierrez, commander, takes a break during emergency bailout...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Jones during emergency bailout training in WETF
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Jun 2, 1993

Astronaut Thomas Jones during emergency bailout training in WETF

S93-43108 (2 June 1993) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, takes a break during emergency bailout...

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NASA image: Kuipers takes phoots in the Node 2
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Dec 25, 2011

Kuipers takes phoots in the Node 2

ISS030-E-015658 (25 Dec. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers takes pictures in Node 2 (Harmony)...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0407
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Mar 25, 2000

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Seen from across the backwaters of the Indian River Lagoon, the Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0407
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Mar 25, 2000

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Seen from across the backwaters of the Indian River Lagoon, the Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS034-S-025 (18 Oct 1989) --- The STS-34 Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B at 2:53:39:983 p.m....

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1662
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Nov 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 crew member Daniel W. Bursch is ready to take his turn driving an M-113...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2799
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, paramedics and Fire Rescue personnel move a...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1664
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Nov 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 crew member Carl E. Walz is ready to take his turn driving an M-113...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0814
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May 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39-A, the STS-111 and Expedition Five crews take time out from a tour of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1155
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May 1, 2002

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- (STS112-S-002) These five astronauts and cosmonaut take a break from...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Preflight
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May 28, 2013

Expedition 36 Preflight

Expedition 36 NASA Flight Engineer Karen Nyberg is seen waving goodbye to friends and family after boarding the bus...

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NASA image: View of the Endeavour moving towards it launch pad
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Jun 6, 1996

View of the Endeavour moving towards it launch pad

STS077-S-044 (16 April 1996) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour atop the Mobile Launcher Platform and...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Postflight
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Dec 15, 2011

Expedition 29 Postflight

Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum, left, Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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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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