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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: Space Science
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May 1, 1991

Space Science

Red and Green colors predominate in this view of the Aurora Australis photographed from the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3
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Mar 7, 2016

VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3

A 250-ton crane is used to lift the second half of the K-level work platforms for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Earth in 4K – Space Station Expedition 67-68 Edition
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Apr 21, 2023

Earth in 4K – Space Station Expedition 67-68 Edition

The people who’ve been to Earth orbit for the rare opportunity to see our home planet from a whole different angle...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking
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Dec 19, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking

Friends and family members of the Soyuz MS-07 crew watch a live view of the International Space Station, as seen by...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking
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Dec 19, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking

Friends and family members of the Soyuz MS-07 crew watch a live view of the International Space Station, as seen by...

HQ
NASA image: KSC00pp0654
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A gap in shrubs across the water from Launch Pad 39A provide the perfect frame for the...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

JSC
NASA image: Martian Moon Phobos Observed by NASA's Odyssey
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Oct 4, 2017

Martian Moon Phobos Observed by NASA's Odyssey

This image of Phobos is one product of the first pointing at that Martian moon by the Thermal Emission Imaging...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0650
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT, challenging dawn as it lights up...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0659
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Flames from the solid rocket boosters light up the clouds of smoke and steam trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0659
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Flames from the solid rocket boosters light up the clouds of smoke and steam trailing...

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NASA image: iss057e131556
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Dec 11, 2018

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iss057e131556 (Dec. 11, 2018) --- An Expedition 57 crew member inside the cupola photographed Russian spacewalker...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0656
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May 19, 2000

KSC-00pp0656

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The brilliant exhaust from the solid rocket boosters (left) and blue mach diamonds...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft for Artemis I Prepared for Thermal Test at NASA

NASA’s Orion spacecraft–the crew module and European-built service module—is being lifted on Dec. 1, 2019 into a...

JSC
NASA image: Dynamics of Jupiter's Great Red Spot in the Near-infrared
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Nov 4, 1997

Dynamics of Jupiter's Great Red Spot in the Near-infrared

Dynamics of Jupiter's Great Red Spot in the NIR filter (756 nm) of the Galileo imaging system. Each of the three...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01pp0069
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Jan 5, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft sits on a workstand, ready...

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NASA image: Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam Speaks with Astronauts in Space
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Apr 21, 2022

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam Speaks with Astronauts in Space

Grammy-winning recording artist Eddie Vedder made a special long-distance phone call to the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4249
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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the 250-ton high bay crane in its upright position, space shuttle Discovery is suspended...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0832
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- After the successful landing of space shuttle Endeavour to conclude the STS-123 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0643
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May 19, 2000

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STS-101 Mission Specialist James S. Voss relaxes during suitup in the Operations and Checkout Building before...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0653
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-101, twin...

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NASA image: Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing
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Jun 23, 1945

Republic P-47G Thunderbolt Undergoes Ground Testing

A Republic P-47G Thunderbolt is tested with a large blower on the hangar apron at the National Advisory Committee...

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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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