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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility install a solid state recorder into a transport assembly in its protective enclosure as part of the prelaunch preparations for STS-82, the second Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission.  The digital solid state recorder will replace one of three engineering/science tape recorders on Hubble.  The solid state recorder has no moving parts to wear out.  It also is more flexible than a reel-to-reel recorder and can store 10 times as much data.  Liftoff aboard Discovery is targeted Feb. 11 with a crew of seven.
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Jan 16, 1997

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility install a solid state recorder into a transport assembly in its protective enclosure as part of the prelaunch preparations for STS-82, the second Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission. The digital solid state recorder will replace one of three engineering/science tape recorders on Hubble. The solid state recorder has no moving parts to wear out. It also is more flexible than a reel-to-reel recorder and can store 10 times as much data. Liftoff aboard Discovery is targeted Feb. 11 with a crew of seven.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility install a solid state recorder into a...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility prepare a solid state recorder for installation in a protective enclosure as part of the prelaunch preparations for STS-82, the second Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission.  The digital solid state recorder will replace one of three engineering/science tape recorders on Hubble.  The solid state recorder has no moving parts to wear out.  It also is more flexible than a reel-to-reel recorder and can store 10 times as much data.  Liftoff aboard Discovery is targeted Feb. 11 with a crew of seven.
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Jan 16, 1997

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility prepare a solid state recorder for installation in a protective enclosure as part of the prelaunch preparations for STS-82, the second Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission. The digital solid state recorder will replace one of three engineering/science tape recorders on Hubble. The solid state recorder has no moving parts to wear out. It also is more flexible than a reel-to-reel recorder and can store 10 times as much data. Liftoff aboard Discovery is targeted Feb. 11 with a crew of seven.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility prepare a solid state recorder for...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

An unidentified member of the media tries out an interactive display during a press briefing at the new "Moving...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

David H. DeVorkin, Senior Curator, Astronomy and the Space Sciences Division of Space History, at the Smithsonian's...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

Dr. Valerie Neal, a curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, speaks during a press briefing at...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

Jack Dailey, director of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, speaks during a press briefing at the new...

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NASA image: Hubble IMAX Premier
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Mar 9, 2010

Hubble IMAX Premier

Producer/Director Toni Myers speaks to the audience prior to the World Premiere of "Hubble 3D", screened at the...

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NASA image: Hubble’s Brand New Image of Eta Carinae
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Jul 1, 2019

Hubble’s Brand New Image of Eta Carinae

In the mid-1800s, mariners sailing the southern seas navigated at night by a brilliant star in the constellation...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

David DeVorkin, Senior Curator, Collection: Astronomy and space sciences speaks during a press briefing at the new...

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NASA image: CTB 1 supernova remnant
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Mar 19, 2019

CTB 1 supernova remnant

The CTB 1 supernova remnant resembles a ghostly bubble in this image, which combines new 1.5 gigahertz observations...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Something Incredible: 07/15/2022
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Jul 14, 2022

Space to Ground: Something Incredible: 07/15/2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Hubble IMAX Premier
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Mar 9, 2010

Hubble IMAX Premier

Moviegoers wear 3D glasses as they watch the World Premiere of "Hubble 3D", screened at the Smithsonian's Air and...

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NASA image: Hubble IMAX Premier
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Mar 9, 2010

Hubble IMAX Premier

Dr. Ed Weiler, left, is interviewed by Miles O'Brien prior to the World Premiere of "Hubble 3D", screened at the...

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NASA image: Hubble IMAX Premier
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Mar 9, 2010

Hubble IMAX Premier

Lori Garver, NASA Deputy Administrator, speaks to the audience prior to the World Premiere of "Hubble 3D", screened...

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NASA image: Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto
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Apr 15, 2019

Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto

Comet C/2018 Y1 Iwamoto as imaged in multiple exposures of infrared light by the NEOWISE space telescope. The...

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NASA image: ASTERIA Image of Los Angeles 1
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May 16, 2019

ASTERIA Image of Los Angeles 1

This image of the greater Los Angeles area was taken on March 29, 2019, by ASTERIA, the Arcsecond Space Telescope...

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NASA image: EVA 4 - Massimino with EMS on RMS arm
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Mar 7, 2002

EVA 4 - Massimino with EMS on RMS arm

STS109-323-035 (7 March 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, on the shuttle’s robotic arm, prepares to...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

An attendee of the USA Science and Engineering Festival observes the infrared image of himself as a NASA Staff...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007225 (14 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld performs work on the Hubble Space Telescope as the first of...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

Attendees of the USA Science and Engineering Festival observe their infrared images as a NASA Staff member describes...

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NASA image: EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout
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Dec 22, 1999

EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout

S103-E-5208 --- Astronauts Steven L. Smith (bottom), payload commander, and John M. Grunsfeld, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007223 (14 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld performs work on the Hubble Space Telescope as the first of...

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NASA image: HST removed from payload bay by RMS arm
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Mar 9, 2002

HST removed from payload bay by RMS arm

STS109-E-5874 (9 March 2002) --- This close-up image of part of the giant Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was captured...

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NASA image: 1000507
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Apr 1, 2010

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NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN LOOKS ON AS BALL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION PRINCIPLE OPTICAL ENGINEER...

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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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