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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: Daniel Barry, Rick Husband work with Early Comm hardware in Node 1/Unity module
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Aug 30, 2016

Daniel Barry, Rick Husband work with Early Comm hardware in Node 1/Unity module

STS096-369-008 (27 May - 6 June 1999) --- Onboard the U.S.-built Unity node, astronauts Daniel T. Barry (left),...

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NASA image: ED03-0078-4
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Mar 24, 2003

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Long wings, a V-tail with a ventral fin and a rear-mounted engine distinguish the Altair, an unmanned aerial vehicle...

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NASA image: ECN-2304
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Sep 10, 1969

ECN-2304

The Hyper III was a full-scale lifting-body remotely piloted research vehicle (RPRV) built at what was then the NASA...

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NASA image: MS Malenchenko poses for a photo in Node 1 during STS-106
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Sep 17, 2000

MS Malenchenko poses for a photo in Node 1 during STS-106

STS106-319-022 (8-20 September 2000)--- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, mission specialist representing the Russian...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00013
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Feb 18, 2009

KSC-09-S-00013

Built by Orbital Sciences, the four-stage Taurus rocket is designed to be cost-effective, adaptable and dependable....

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 in Flight with Deployed Parafoil during First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), descends...

AFRC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand work continues
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Apr 22, 2011

A-3 Test Stand work continues

Stennis Space Center employees continue work on the A-3 Test Stand test cell. The stand is being built to test...

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NASA image: X-38 Vehicle #132 Landing on First Free Flight
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Mar 5, 1999

X-38 Vehicle #132 Landing on First Free Flight

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), flares for...

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NASA image: Cygnus and  Canadarm2.
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Oct 5, 2013

Cygnus and Canadarm2.

View of the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences Corp attached to the end of the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2001
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Dec 18, 2002

KSC-02pd2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare to remove a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle from the underside of...

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NASA image: View of the ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay
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Dec 12, 1998

View of the ISS stack in the Endeavour's payload bay

STS088-352-034 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- This scene photographed from the top of Node 1 shows the nose of the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3851
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Jul 14, 2012

KSC-2012-3851

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A model rocket built by students of the International Space University launches during the...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Flight Day
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Apr 26, 2023

Baby Eagle Flight Day

A baby American bald eagle is perched high in a tree above its nest at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: View of the STS-88 crew in the Node 1/Unity module
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Dec 10, 1998

View of the STS-88 crew in the Node 1/Unity module

STS088-322-021 (4-15 DECEMBER 1998) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana (left), mission commander, and cosmonaut Sergei...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Gets Bigger
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Apr 7, 2023

Baby Eagle Gets Bigger

An American bald eagle is perched high in a tree above its nest at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April...

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NASA image: NASA Space Laser Heads on a Road Trip
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Feb 28, 2018

NASA Space Laser Heads on a Road Trip

The Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 is slated to launch in September to measure the height of Earth’s...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2005
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Dec 18, 2002

KSC-02pd2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle for detachment from the...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Flight Day
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Apr 26, 2023

Baby Eagle Flight Day

A baby American bald eagle is perched high in a tree above its nest at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3848
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Jul 14, 2012

KSC-2012-3848

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A model rocket built by students of the International Space University parachutes back to...

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NASA image: Payload Bay of Endeavour during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Payload Bay of Endeavour during STS-126

S126-E-005051 (15 Nov. 2008) --- Not long after the opening of the payload bay doors on the Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

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NASA image: View of the STS-88 crew at work in the FGB/Zarya module
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Dec 11, 1998

View of the STS-88 crew at work in the FGB/Zarya module

STS088-357-008 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (foreground), mission specialist representing the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2006
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Dec 18, 2002

KSC-02pd2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A transporter is positioned below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle before its...

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NASA image: Currie and Cabana with stowage bags
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Dec 12, 1998

Currie and Cabana with stowage bags

S88-E-5133 (12-12-98)--- Astronauts Nancy J. Currie, mission specialist, and Robert D. Cabana, mission commander,...

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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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