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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: U.S.S. Hornet moves toward the Apollo 12 Command Module to retrieve it
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Nov 24, 1969

U.S.S. Hornet moves toward the Apollo 12 Command Module to retrieve it

U.S.S. Hornet, prime recovery vessel for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission, moves toward the Apollo 12 Command...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 spacecraft Command Module hoisted aboard U.S.S. Hornet
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Jul 24, 1969

Apollo 11 spacecraft Command Module hoisted aboard U.S.S. Hornet

The Apollo 11 spacecraft Command Module is photographed being lowered to the deck of the U.S.S. Hornet, prime...

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NASA image: Astronaut James A. McDivitt on deck of ship prior to water egress training
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Nov 5, 1968

Astronaut James A. McDivitt on deck of ship prior to water egress training

S68-54805 (5 Nov. 1968) --- Astronaut James A. McDivitt, commander of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 pressure vessel ships to Kennedy on the Super Guppy
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Feb 1, 2016

Orion EM-1 pressure vessel ships to Kennedy on the Super Guppy

Artemis I Orion departs Michoud Assembly Facility for Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 1, 2016. The vessel...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 prime crew on deck of ship prior to water egress training
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Nov 5, 1968

Apollo 9 prime crew on deck of ship prior to water egress training

S68-54841 (5 Nov. 1968) --- The prime crew of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space mission...

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NASA image: Astronaut David R. Scott on deck of ship prior to water egress training
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Nov 5, 1968

Astronaut David R. Scott on deck of ship prior to water egress training

S68-54810 (5 Nov. 1968) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, command module pilot of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5352
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Oct 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse stands in the midst of space-age structures, a monolith born in...

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NASA image: Ahe Soyuz MS-26 crew ship and the Cygnus cargo spacecraft
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Oct 22, 2024

Ahe Soyuz MS-26 crew ship and the Cygnus cargo spacecraft

iss072e096335 (Oct. 22, 2024) --- Two spacecraft (from left), the Soyuz MS-26 crew ship and the Northrop Grumman...

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NASA image: The Progress 93 resupply ship approaches the International Space Station
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Sep 13, 2025

The Progress 93 resupply ship approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0698630 (Sept. 13, 2025) --- The Progress 93 resupply ship from Roscosmos, carrying about three tons of food,...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the orbital outpost's Rassvet module
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Jan 26, 2025

The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the orbital outpost's Rassvet module

iss072e571418 (Jan. 26, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship that launched NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-23 crew ship is docked to the Prichal docking module
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May 8, 2023

The Soyuz MS-23 crew ship is docked to the Prichal docking module

iss069e009373 (May 8, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-23 crew ship, that will return NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the Rassvet module
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Oct 8, 2024

The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the Rassvet module

iss072e032692 (Oct. 8, 2024) --- The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship (foreground) from Roscosmos is pictured docked to the...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the Rassvet module
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Oct 8, 2024

The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the Rassvet module

iss072e033083 (Oct. 8, 2024) --- The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship (foreground) from Roscosmos is pictured docked to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1935
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A spent shuttle booster will be ushered through the shallow waters of the locks at Port...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1934
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members in a skiff from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1882
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Solid Rocket Booster Retrieval Ship Freedom Star, with a booster in tow, passes through...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1858
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An expanse of ocean is seen on the horizon as Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1872
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members in a skiff from Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2046
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Mar 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians inspect a spent shuttle solid rocket booster outside Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1907
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The solid rocket booster retrieval ship Freedom Star tows a left spent booster to the dock...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1942
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, ushers a spent shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1929
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A diver from Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, helps...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2043
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Mar 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Two spent shuttle solid rocket boosters await inspection and cleaning near Hangar AF at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1859
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The right spent booster from shuttle Discovery's final launch is seen bobbing in 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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