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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-2014-1369
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Feb 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kurt H. Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Module-86 Photography
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Sep 29, 2019

NanoRacks Module-86 Photography

iss060e081486 (9/28/2019) --- A view of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Palm Tree Growth Experiment (Palm Tree...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team break through a barricade during one of the tactical...

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NASA image: What's Up: January 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jan 1, 2022

What's Up: January 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in January 2022? Stargazing is at its best on the nights around the new moon,...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team check their firearms before competing in the 37th...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team takes aim at a target during the sharpshooter...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team compete in the citizen rescue tactical challenge at...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team prepare for the next tactical challenge at the 37th...

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NASA image: Boulders in Gully Alcoves
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Feb 11, 2015

Boulders in Gully Alcoves

Gullies are often found on steep slopes. In the winter, this area is covered with a layer of carbon dioxide ice (dry...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00204
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Sep 9, 2006

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From Firing Room 4 NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach gives the Atlantis crew his best wishes for a good flight....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1951
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Apr 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana shares his optimism during the unveiling of NASA’s...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team is with his wife and children at the 37th Annual...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0397
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Apr 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, a worker on a crane inspects pipes on the Mobile Launcher Platform...

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NASA image: iss060e015472
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Jul 29, 2019

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iss060e015472 --- (7/29/2019) Photo documentation aboard the International space Station (ISS) of the The United...

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NASA image: NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs

An aircraft body modeled after an air taxi with weighted test dummies inside is hoisted about 35 feet in the air by...

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NASA image: John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters
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Mar 28, 2025

John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters

Casey Swails, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator, introduces John Rhys-Davies, the actor best known for his roles...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1249
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Jan 29, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students and guests enter the Astronaut Encounter Theater at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Walheim in the Cupola
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Jul 18, 2011

Walheim in the Cupola

S135-E-009344 (18 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, takes an opportunity to get...

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NASA image: jsc2018e059572_alt
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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e059572_alt (5/29/2018) --- The miniPCR platform, used for the amplification of nucleic acids, from the Genes...

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NASA image: Spectrum Project
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Oct 16, 2017

Spectrum Project

Inside the Spectrum prototype unit, organisms in a Petri plate are exposed to different colors of lighting. The...

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NASA image: 34th Annual SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 15, 2016

34th Annual SWAT Round-Up

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team members prepare to compete in the 34th Annual SWAT Round-up...

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NASA image: 2024 Astronaut Graduating Class, "The Flies," Superlativesjsc2024m000082_2024 Astronaut Graduating Class_The Flies_Superlatives_HQ_MP4_AVAIL
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Mar 8, 2024

2024 Astronaut Graduating Class, "The Flies," Superlativesjsc2024m000082_2024 Astronaut Graduating Class_The Flies_Superlatives_HQ_MP4_AVAIL

The 2024 astronaut graduating class gives you an insider's look at not only the who's who of their graduating class,...

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NASA image: NASA Attends FAN EXPO New Orleans
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Jan 12, 2025

NASA Attends FAN EXPO New Orleans

NASA reached out to inspire members of the Artemis Generation on Jan. 10-12, joining one of the largest comic con...

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NASA image: iss051e049147
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May 24, 2017

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iss051e049147 (5/24/2017) --- ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet performs the commissioning of the Gravitational...

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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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