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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: ARC-1981-AC81-0122-2
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Feb 25, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0122-2

NASA Aircraft on ramp (Aerial view) Sides: (L) QSRA (R) C-8A AWJSRA - Back to Front: CV-990 (711) C-141 KAO, CV-990...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-035
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Feb 2, 2001

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The orbiter Discovery (seen from the front) is lifted to vertical in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: HTV-4 undocking
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Sep 4, 2013

HTV-4 undocking

One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station took this picture of the Japanese HTV-4...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Mike Ciannilli, at left, the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program manager, presents a certificate to...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Spacecraft in FAST Cell for Final Checkouts
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Orion Spacecraft in FAST Cell for Final Checkouts

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis II mission undergoes checkouts in the Final Assembly and System Testing...

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NASA image: STS-32 COLUMBIA - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-102 - OFFICIAL CREW PORTRAIT
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Oct 27, 1989

STS-32 COLUMBIA - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-102 - OFFICIAL CREW PORTRAIT

S89-48342 (October 1989) --- These five astronauts have been assigned to serve as crewmembers for NASA's STS-32...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0534
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After backing out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour is ready to roll...

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NASA image: iss056e195835
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Sep 27, 2018

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iss056e195835 (Sept. 27, 2018) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-7 (HTV-7) from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Gerst during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Gerst during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket with the NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2)...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress testing
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Jul 11, 2017

Orion crew egress testing

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029980 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the nose and the forward underside of the space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: EVA 27
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Oct 7, 2014

EVA 27

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prepares for Launch
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Prepares for Launch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket with the Landsat 9 satellite onboard is seen, Monday, Sept. 27,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1228
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Jun 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from above, the orbiter Discovery rests on a transporter in the transfer aisle...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members pose for a photo on the Flight Deck
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May 20, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members pose for a photo on the Flight Deck

S125-E-012398 (20 May 2009) --- The crewmembers for the STS-125 mission pose for a photo following a news conference...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Moon rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: KSC01padig155
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers gather to watch the rollover of Endeavour to the Vehicle Assembly Building....

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NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51A CREW
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Aug 20, 1984

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51A CREW

S84-40082 (August 1984) --- These five astronauts are scheduled to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1167
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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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NASA image: KSC-06PD1971
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The crawler-transporter underneath Space Shuttle Atlantis and mobile launcher platform...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD) - closeup view from front
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Oct 29, 2000

STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD) - closeup view from front

The Space Shuttle Discovery is centered in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center at...

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NASA image: ORION Media Event at LASF
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Dec 19, 2014

ORION Media Event at LASF

NASA's Orion spacecraft is viewed by members of the media at the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS
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Mar 18, 2009

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS

S119-E-006596 (18 March 2009) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s robotic Canadarm2, the S6 truss...

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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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