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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: KSC-04pd0675
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers check the Mercury Surface,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0678
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers complete rotation of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0674
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers begin to rotate the Mercury...

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NASA image: E-2578
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Sep 27, 1956

E-2578

NACA High-Speed Flight Station test pilot Stan Butchart flying the Iron Cross, the mechanical reaction control...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0677
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astrotech Space Operations facilities near KSC, workers again rotate the Mercury...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch
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Aug 4, 2023

NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch

A team of engineers and technicians work on deploying and stowing stationary plasma thrusters (SPT) on NASA's Psyche...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch
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Aug 4, 2023

NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch

A team of engineers and technicians work on deploying and stowing stationary plasma thrusters (SPT) on NASA's Psyche...

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NASA image: : NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch
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Aug 4, 2023

: NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch

A team of engineers and technicians worked on deploying and stowing stationary plasma thrusters (SPT) on NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch
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Aug 4, 2023

NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch

A team of engineers and technicians work on deploying and stowing stationary plasma thrusters (SPT) on NASA's Psyche...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch
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Aug 4, 2023

NASA's Psyche DAPM Deployment and Stow for Launch

A team of engineers and technicians work on deploying and stowing stationary plasma thrusters (SPT) on NASA's Psyche...

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NASA image: iss061e051961
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Nov 20, 2019

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iss061e051961 (11/20/2019) --- An external view of the deployment of the AQT-D CubeSat from the JEM Small Satellite...

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NASA image: A view of the Columbia's OMS engine pods during a burn
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Nov 18, 2013

A view of the Columbia's OMS engine pods during a burn

STS093-347-031 (22-27 July 1999) --- Black space forms the backdrop for this scene of the Orbital Maneuvering System...

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Sep 18, 2025

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iss073e0705704 (Sept. 18, 2025) --- PALOMINO Pathfinder 1 is pictured on the exterior of the space station. This...

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NASA image: NESC Technical Update Photo Shoots
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Aug 20, 2025

NESC Technical Update Photo Shoots

Stefan Tomovic from the Engineering Directorate at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida evaluates pressure...

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NASA image: Endeavour and its SRL-1 payload backdropped against the Southern Lights
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Apr 10, 1994

Endeavour and its SRL-1 payload backdropped against the Southern Lights

STS059-58-018 (9-20 April 1994) --- Part of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and its Space Radar Laboratory (SRL-1)...

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NASA image: sts105-710-081
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Aug 10, 2001

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STS105-710-081 (10-22 August 2001) --- One of the astronauts on the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Orion Completes Upper Stage Separation Burn
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion Completes Upper Stage Separation Burn

art001m1203200851A (Nov. 16, 2022) Shortly after separating from the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage less than...

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NASA image: iss064e033741
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Feb 17, 2021

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iss064e033741 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- Russia's uncrewed ISS Progress 77 resupply ship is pictured approaching its...

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NASA image: Guiding the Journey
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Apr 7, 2026

Guiding the Journey

art002e012495 (April 7, 2026) - The engines on the Orion spacecraft’s service module are prominently featured in...

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NASA image: NEXT-C flight PPU
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Feb 5, 2020

NEXT-C flight PPU

NEXT-C flight PPU

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NASA image: One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)
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Aug 1, 2019

One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)

This unnarrated animation depicts NASA’s first coordinated maneuver between two CubeSats in low-Earth orbit as part...

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NASA image: iss065m262101730_Expedition_65_International_Space_Station_Update-210729
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Jul 29, 2021

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Space Station Stable After Earlier Unplanned MLM Thruster Firing Following the docking of the Multipurpose...

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NASA image: STS-64 crew share support of the SPIFEX
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Sep 10, 1994

STS-64 crew share support of the SPIFEX

STS064-311-033 (10 Sept. 1994) --- Half of the crew members share support of the Shuttle Plume Impingement Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3495
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Jun 21, 2012

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne tests a thruster destined for Boeing's CST-100 spacecraft. 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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