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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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Jan 27, 2000

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Center Director Roy Bridges (right) welcomes STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel (left) and the rest of the crew after...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0111
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Jan 27, 2000

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Center Director Roy Bridges (right) welcomes STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel (left) and the rest of the crew after...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, OASIS equipment is mounted in payload bay (PLB)
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Apr 18, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, OASIS equipment is mounted in payload bay (PLB)

S88-37764 (18 April 1988) --- OASIS, instrumentation which will record the environment experienced by Discovery...

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NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-267-079 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The rear windows of the Space Shuttle Endeavour reflect sunlight...

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NASA image: Deployment of ANDE-2
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Jul 30, 2009

Deployment of ANDE-2

S127-E-012934 (30 July 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, a Department of Defense...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0077
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Jan 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss (Ph.D.) settles into her seat inside Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0125
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Jan 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Just after sundown, the Rotating Service Structure is rolled back to reveal Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0077
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Jan 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss (Ph.D.) settles into her seat inside Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1418
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Dec 13, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Under breaking clouds, Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher platform and...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0076
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Jan 14, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.) takes his seat inside Space Shuttle Endeavour for a practice launch...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1419
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Dec 13, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Under partly cloudy skies and the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0125
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Jan 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Just after sundown, the Rotating Service Structure is rolled back to reveal Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3228
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Nov 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the integrated...

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Nov 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3225
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Nov 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0105
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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard P.J. Thiele (Ph.D.), with the European Space Agency, arrives at KSC aboard a T-38...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0108
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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0108
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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0105
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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard P.J. Thiele (Ph.D.), with the European Space Agency, arrives at KSC aboard a T-38...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1449
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Jun 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) sensor package is viewed...

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Jan 11, 2001

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This closeup reveals the tight clearance between an elbow camera on the robotic arm (left) and the U.S. Lab Destiny...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Aligned straight on with the red approach lights, the Orbiter Columbia (STS-52) glides toward Runway 33 of Kennedy...

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Nov 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The integrated cargo carrier - lite is being transferred to space shuttle Atlantis'...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0145
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Feb 2, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (foreground) and Commander Kevin Kregel make their way to the runway at 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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