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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-08pd2626
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Sep 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister backs into the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Seeing Earth as Only NASA Can
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Apr 22, 2025

Seeing Earth as Only NASA Can

NASA missions have shared unique views of our home planet for more than 60 years. In that time, science and...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 7, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

The Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is just inside the entrance to set the...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical on mobile launcher 1 at...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  

ISS028-E-015132 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Cosmonaut Hotel Departure
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Sep 11, 2024

Expedition 72 Cosmonaut Hotel Departure

NASA astronaut Don Pettit puts his hand up to the bus window and his family reaches back to him, as he and fellow...

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Mar 28, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A baby owl, possibly a screech owl, stares at the photographer snapping its picture....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch
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Feb 23, 2011

Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch

The space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after the Rotating Service Structure was rolled back at launch pad 39A,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0020
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Dec 1, 2001

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS. -- STS-110 CREW PORTRAIT -- (JSC STS110-5-002) -- These seven astronauts are...

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NASA image: STS-67 in-flight crew portrait
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Mar 3, 1995

STS-67 in-flight crew portrait

The STS-67/ASTRO-2 crew members pose for their traditional inflight portrait on the aft flight deck of the Earth...

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NASA image: Curiosity's View of Sand Ridges and Bolívar
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Oct 19, 2022

Curiosity's View of Sand Ridges and Bolívar

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this panorama of a hill nicknamed "Bolívar"...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1200
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Jun 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a crane...

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NASA image: MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space
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Mar 29, 2018

MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space

An artist's rendering of the twin Mars Cube One (MarCO) spacecraft as they fly through deep space. The MarCOs will...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Live Launch Coverage - 4K
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Oct 14, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Live Launch Coverage - 4K

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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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-029979 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the nose and partial crew cabin of the space shuttle Discovery was...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28
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Oct 15, 2014

Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28

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

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NASA image: STS-135 crew during AEM (Animal Enclosure Module) training
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Mar 25, 2011

STS-135 crew during AEM (Animal Enclosure Module) training

JSC2011-E-029131 (25 March 2011) --- STS-135 crew members participate in an Animal Enclosure Module (AEM) training...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress testing
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Jul 13, 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: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

Clouds and the Sun illuminate the sky on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System)...

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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-030087 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the starboard wing of the space shuttle Discovery was...

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NASA image: Commerical Crew Astronauts - Crew Annoucement at JSC
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Aug 3, 2018

Commerical Crew Astronauts - Crew Annoucement at JSC

NASA announces the nine astronauts selected for commercial crew flight assignments on the crew test flights and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean flies the Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment
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Aug 27, 1973

Astronaut Alan Bean flies the Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment

SL3-107-1215 (27 Aug. 1973) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Skylab 3 commander, flies the M509 Astronaut Maneuvering...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISVV-A1
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISVV-A1

Artemis II crew members (front to back) NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA...

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NASA image: STS-105 Expedition 2 Return
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Aug 23, 2001

STS-105 Expedition 2 Return

JSC2001-E-25820 (23 August 2001) --- Patrick G. Forrester, STS-105 mission specialist, speaks from the podium in...

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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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