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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: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Banner
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Jul 19, 2018

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Banner

In this illustration, a Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is shown in low-Earth orbit. NASA is partnering with...

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Jun 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery is...

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NASA image: NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut
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Sep 12, 2018

NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut

NASA has completes the final test to qualify Orion’s parachute system for flights with astronauts, checking off an...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba speaks at a behind-the-scenes NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in...

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NASA image: Usachev floating in ISS FGB/Zarya module
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Aug 20, 2001

Usachev floating in ISS FGB/Zarya module

STS105-E-5357 (20 August 2001) --- Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos, Expedition Two mission commander, drifts...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1641
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Jul 19, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1407
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Jun 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., a crane lifts part of the structure to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1419
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Jun 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., the second counterweight (left side) is...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 27, 1999

Microgravity

Memphis students working at the University of Alabama in Huntsville prepare samples for the first protein crystal...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0339
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Feb 15, 2001

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Three members of the STS-102 crew hurry to the slidewire baskets for emergency egress training. The crew is at KSC...

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Aug 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended by cables in bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the orbiter boom...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 24, 2010

Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing

The Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 24 Commander Alexander Skvortsov and Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA Social participants listen as astronaut Joe Acaba answers questions about his time living aboard the...

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Jun 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., the 50-foot C-band radar antenna dish is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1241
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Jun 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers attach the 175-ton...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Launch
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Mar 30, 2006

Expedition 13 Launch

Spectators try to grab the highest viewing point to watch the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft. The Soyuz TMA-8...

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NASA image: LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)
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Feb 20, 2009

LOH- RadGene experiment at Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF)

ISS018-E-034074 (20 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, works with the LOH-...

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NASA image: Vinogradov receives haircut
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Jun 1, 2013

Vinogradov receives haircut

ISS036-E-005387 (1 June 2013) --- It's haircut day for Expedition 36 Commander Pavel Vinogradov, a cosmonaut with...

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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: Immune Blood Sample Draw
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Apr 26, 2012

Immune Blood Sample Draw

ISS030-E-257690 (26 April 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is moved into Space Shuttle Discovery’s...

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NASA image: STS-46 EURECA spacecraft during processing at Astrotech Space Operation
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Dec 8, 1991

STS-46 EURECA spacecraft during processing at Astrotech Space Operation

S92-41442 (3 Dec 1991) --- At the Astrotech Space Operations spacecraft processing facility in Titusville, German...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

The Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 33 crew members; Commander Sunita Williams of NASA, left, Flight Engineers Yuri Malenchenko of ROSCOSMOS...

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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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