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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-05pd-0181
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Jan 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility performs engineering certification...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0182
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Jan 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility performs engineering certification...

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NASA image: iss061e033873
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Nov 10, 2019

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iss061e033873 (Nov. 11, 2019) --- (From left) NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan and ESA (European Space Agency) Commander...

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NASA image: Forrester moves to the S3/S4 Truss during STS-117 EVA 2
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Jun 13, 2007

Forrester moves to the S3/S4 Truss during STS-117 EVA 2

S117-E-07258 (13 June 2007) --- Astronauts Patrick Forrester and Steven Swanson (out of frame), both STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: iss061e144502
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e144502 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano takes a "space-selfie" with...

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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e057469 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is pictured in his U.S. spacesuit inside the crew...

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NASA image: Forrester works on the S1/S3 Trusses during EVA 2 on STS-117 Mission
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Jun 14, 2007

Forrester works on the S1/S3 Trusses during EVA 2 on STS-117 Mission

S117-E-07217 (13 June 2007) --- Astronauts Patrick Forrester and Steven Swanson (out of frame), both STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: View of the AMS-2 mounted on the S3 Truss
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May 20, 2011

View of the AMS-2 mounted on the S3 Truss

S134-E-007532 (20 May 2011) --- The starboard truss of the International Space Station is featured in this image...

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NASA image: iss061e058778
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e058778 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- Astronaut and spacewalker Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) takes a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4328
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Aug 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A panoramic view of Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Swanson works on the P6 Truss during EVA 2
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Jun 14, 2007

Swanson works on the P6 Truss during EVA 2

S117-E-07332 (13 June 2007) --- Astronauts Steven Swanson and Patrick Forrester (out of frame), both STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-2
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May 22, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-2

S134-E-008635 (22 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of AMS-2 stowed in the Endeavour Payload Bay
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May 19, 2011

View of AMS-2 stowed in the Endeavour Payload Bay

S134-E-007381 (19 May 2011) --- The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) in the space shuttle Endeavour?s payload bay...

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NASA image: iss070e015407
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Nov 1, 2023

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iss070e015407 (Nov. 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral O'Hara is pictured (center)...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF
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Apr 15, 2011

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF

JSC2011-E-037290 (May 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

The press site at the NASA Kennedy Space Center is seen as the sun rises a few hours prior to the launch of the...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts evaluate their spacesuits
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Jan 9, 2025

NASA astronauts evaluate their spacesuits

iss072e451696 (Jan. 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore (center) assists...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 U.S. EVA 59 Animation
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Nov 12, 2019

Expedition 61 U.S. EVA 59 Animation

Two astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station for a series of complex spacewalks this month...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05728 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, works with...

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NASA image: Historic X-1E Points to the Moon
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Nov 22, 2021

Historic X-1E Points to the Moon

This is a forward-looking view of the X-1E that stands on static display in front of the main office building at...

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NASA image: EC94-42513-3
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Mar 15, 1994

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The three thrust-vectoring aircraft at Edwards, California, each capable of flying at extreme angles of attack,...

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NASA image: View of AMS-2 Installation on the S3 Truss
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May 19, 2011

View of AMS-2 Installation on the S3 Truss

S134-E-009255 (19 May 2011) --- One of the STS-134 crew members recorded this high angle view of the starboard side...

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NASA image: iss061e142817
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e142817 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, an antimatter and dark matter detector, is...

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NASA image: iss061e138059
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Jan 21, 2020

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iss061e138059 (Jan. 21, 2020) --- Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) works on U.S. spacesuits...

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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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