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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: STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers
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Oct 18, 2001

STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers

JSC2001-E-39085 (18 October 2001) --- Cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun (left), Expedition Five mission commander,...

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NASA image: BASS teardown
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Aug 5, 2014

BASS teardown

ISS040-E-088798 (5 Aug. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2743
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 SpaceX Dragon CRS-24 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Jan. 21, 2022
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Jan 24, 2022

Expedition 66 SpaceX Dragon CRS-24 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Jan. 21, 2022

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the unpiloted SpaceX Cargo Dragon undocked from the International...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1753
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance employee Terry White inspects Space Shuttle Atlantis in the...

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NASA image: The CEUS automated fiber placement cylindrical manufacturing tool
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Sep 23, 2015

The CEUS automated fiber placement cylindrical manufacturing tool

MATERIALS ENGINEER LARRY PELHAM OF NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, OPERATES THE CEUS...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-19 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2019

SpaceX CRS-19 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon cargo module climbs upward after liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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Dec 29, 2020

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iss064e016385 (Dec. 29, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker sets up hardware...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

The test version of the Orion crew module is transported into the well deck of the USS San Diego at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Rollout
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May 17, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Rollout

An Orbital ATK rocket is seen as it is rolled out to launch Pad-0A at Wallops Flight Facility Thursday, May 17, 2018...

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NASA image: jsc2023e038726
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Jan 17, 2023

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jsc2023e038726 (1/17/2023) --- Top view of the FBCE-CM-HT hardware. This investigation gathers data to characterize...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 SpaceX Dragon CRS-27 Cargo Ship Space Station Docking -March 16, 2023
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Mar 16, 2023

Expedition 68 SpaceX Dragon CRS-27 Cargo Ship Space Station Docking -March 16, 2023

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the unpiloted SpaceX CRS-27 cargo ship automatically docked to the...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: iss064e039526
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Mar 4, 2021

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iss064e039526 (3/4/2021) --- NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins is shown with the High school students United with NASA to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1664
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Aug 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under a protective cover, the first (left) solid rocket booster aft skirt for mission...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Launch
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Nov 2, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A of NASA's Wallops...

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NASA image: Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space
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May 4, 2019

Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon cargo module lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Jan 28, 2010

MSG in the Columbus Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-041767 (28 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22...

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NASA image: Butch Wilmore Tour
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Mar 16, 2017

Butch Wilmore Tour

Inside the United Launch Alliance Horizontal Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout
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Nov 13, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on Pad-0A, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Arrival at KSC - DRONE
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Jul 23, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Arrival at KSC - DRONE

In this aerial view, NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the agency’s massive SLS (Space Launch System) core stage,...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch
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Nov 17, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Nov....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1756
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance employee James Calloway checks the temperature and humidity level...

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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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