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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: TUS-RA removal from the S0 Truss during EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 10, 2006

TUS-RA removal from the S0 Truss during EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06210 (10 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, removes the trailing...

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NASA image: TUS-RA removal from the S0 Truss during EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 10, 2006

TUS-RA removal from the S0 Truss during EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06207 (10 July 2006) --- While anchored on the mobile foot restraint on the Canadarm2, astronaut Michael E....

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NASA image: Clouds stretch into a soft blur and a bright airglow blankets Earth’s horizon
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Sep 29, 2025

Clouds stretch into a soft blur and a bright airglow blankets Earth’s horizon

iss073e0818308 (Sept. 29, 2025) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken 263...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch
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Oct 23, 2012

Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch

ISS033-E-015399 (23 Oct. 2012) --- This view of Earth’s horizon, shows smoke trails from the launch of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0455
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Hyster forklift in the Orbiter Processing Facility moves the body flap toward the aft...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Discovery en route to Earth orbit for NASA's 51-A mission is reminiscent of a soaring Eagle. The...

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NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-33500-2
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Oct 1, 1964

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DURING APPROACH. OGEE Wing Planform on modified F5D-1 SkylancerAirplane Flight Tests. 'Flow Visualization...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

David Bell of Renew Merchandise was one of 50 exhibitors offering information on a variety of topics, including...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1416
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view of the shock wave condensation collars backlit by the sun occurred during...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00221
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Oct 25, 2006

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Watch this video about how NASA's Launch Services Program gets the job done. STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations...

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Apr 26, 2024

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iss071e045750 (April 26, 2024) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is pictured docked to the Harmony module's...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0460
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, A Hyster forklift supports the body flap as workers...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0463
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The body flap is installed on the orbiter Discovery. The body flap is an aluminum...

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NASA image: iss065e012566
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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012566 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 18, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

Students from Rockledge High School in Rockledge, Fla., make “plarn” – plastic yarn -- out of used plastic bags...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch
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Oct 23, 2012

Soyuz TMA-06M/32S launch

ISS033-E-015394 (23 Oct. 2012) --- This view of Earth’s horizon, shows smoke trails from the launch of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0437
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0453
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility help prepare the body flap for lifting prior...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00222
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Oct 25, 2006

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George Diller interviews STEREO Mission Integration Manager Rex Engelhardt. STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5093
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Sep 11, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- (ED09-0253-04) Trailing its drag chute, Space Shuttle Discovery slows to a stop...

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NASA image: iss065e012568
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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012568 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00216
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Oct 25, 2006

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STEREO launch coverages beings with opening remarks by NASA Commentator, George Diller. STEREO (Solar Terrestrial...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-8 mission
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-8 mission

STS008-50-1840 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- An active 5,500 foot high volcano on Adonara Island in Indonesia leaves a 30...

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NASA image: iss065e012226
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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012226 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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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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