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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: VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3
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Mar 7, 2016

VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3

A 250-ton crane is used to lift the second half of the K-level work platforms for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc752
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Apr 29, 1997

KSC-97pc752

The STS-84 crew pose for a photograph with members of the mission payload team in the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc736
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Apr 28, 1997

KSC-97pc736

STS-84 Mission Specialist Elena V. Kondakova, a cosmonaut with the Russian Space Agency, talks to news media...

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NASA image: sts086-s-001
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May 1, 1997

sts086-s-001

STS086-S-001 (May 1997) --- This is the crew patch for STS-86, the seventh Shuttle-Mir docking mission, symbolized...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0341
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Mar 11, 2000

KSC00pp0341

After the finals of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Southeast Regional...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc758
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Apr 29, 1997

KSC-97pc758

STS-84 Pilot Eileen Marie Collins participates in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch...

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NASA image: VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3
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Mar 7, 2016

VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3

Preparations are underway to lift the second half of the K-level work platforms for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc780
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May 11, 1997

KSC-97pc780

STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos I. Noriega arrives in a T-38 jet at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility. The pilot of...

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NASA image: In Daylight on the Night Side
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Oct 10, 2016

In Daylight on the Night Side

NASA's Cassini spacecraft looks down at the rings of Saturn from above the planet's nightside. The darkened globe of...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc738
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Apr 28, 1997

KSC-97pc738

The STS-84 crew pose for a group photograph in front of the crew hatch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 32
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Feb 10, 2017

Dawn XMO2 Image 32

This image captures the day-night boundary, or terminator, in the north polar region of Ceres. The north pole...

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NASA image: The Odd Trio
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Sep 22, 2014

The Odd Trio

The Cassini spacecraft captures a rare family photo of three of Saturn's moons that couldn't be more different from...

JPL
NASA image: New Details on Pluto
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Jul 10, 2015

New Details on Pluto

This image of Pluto was taken by New Horizons' Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) at 4:18 UT on July 9, 2015,...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc782
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May 11, 1997

KSC-97pc782

STS-84 Mission Specialist Elena V. Kondakova, a cosmonaut with the Russian Space Agency, and her husband, Valery...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 5, 1998

Microgravity

The Interferometer Protein Crystal Growth (IPCG) experiment was designed to measure details of how protein molecules...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc784
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May 11, 1997

KSC-97pc784

STS-84 Commander Charles J. Precourt talks with fellow astronauts Frank Culbertson, at left, and William F. Readdy...

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NASA image: An Inverted Crater West of Mawrth Vallis
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Nov 28, 2017

An Inverted Crater West of Mawrth Vallis

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captures details of an approximately 1-kilometer inverted...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 9, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This is the official NASA portrait of astronaut Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin. Prior to joining NASA, Aldrin flew 66 combat...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0598
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May 27, 1999

KSC-99pp0598

NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (left) greets Mme. Aline Chretien, wife of the Canadian Prime Minister, at the...

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NASA image: Saturn Watercolor Swirls
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Nov 14, 2016

Saturn Watercolor Swirls

Saturn's north polar region displays its beautiful bands and swirls, which somewhat resemble the brushwork in a...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc743
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Apr 28, 1997

KSC-97pc743

The STS-84 crew, with Commander Charles J. Precourt in front, gets instruction in Launch Pad 39A’s emergency egress...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc737
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Apr 28, 1997

KSC-97pc737

STS-84 crew members listen intently to Commander Charles J. Precourt, at far right, as he talks to news media...

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NASA image: Darkness
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Dec 22, 2014

Darkness

Saturn's main rings, seen here on their "lit" face, appear much darker than normal. That's because they tend to...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc748
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Apr 29, 1997

KSC-97pc748

STS-84 crew members practice emergency egress procedures in slidewire baskets at Launch Pad 39A. They are...

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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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