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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-04pd2098
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Oct 8, 2004

KSC-04pd2098

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Cupola, an element scheduled to be installed on the International Space Station in...

KSC
NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-98pc1709
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Nov 17, 1998

KSC-98pc1709

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. laboratory module, an element of the International Space Station, is lifted...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II OSA Integration
Image
Sep 30, 2025

Artemis II OSA Integration

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program attach the Orion stage adapter to the interim cryogenic...

KSC
NASA image: Artist Concept of Atlantis' new home
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Jan 18, 2012

Artist Concept of Atlantis' new home

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers are constructing 40-foot-diameter dish...

KSC
NASA image: U.S. Navy crew members display decals on forward flight deck
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Sep 5, 1983

U.S. Navy crew members display decals on forward flight deck

STS008-16-454 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- Following a precedent set early two decades ago during the Gemini program,...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis II OSA Integration
Image
Sep 30, 2025

Artemis II OSA Integration

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program attach the Orion stage adapter to the interim cryogenic...

KSC
NASA image: Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)
Video
Dec 31, 2018

Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California supported the agency in 2018 by...

AFRC
NASA image: Curiosity Bagnold Dunes Campaign: Two Types of Dunes
Image
Feb 27, 2017

Curiosity Bagnold Dunes Campaign: Two Types of Dunes

This map shows the two locations of a research campaign by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover mission to investigate active...

JPL
NASA image: Curiosity Rover Finds Earth and Venus in the Martian Sky
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Jun 15, 2020

Curiosity Rover Finds Earth and Venus in the Martian Sky

Two images of the night sky were combined to show Earth and Venus as seen by the Mast Camera aboard NASA's Curiosity...

JPL
NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Ellen Stofan, under secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution, speaks during a briefing on...

HQ
NASA image: NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Overview News Conference March 22, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024

NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission Overview News Conference March 22, 2024

Flight Directors for NASA and Starliner presented an overview of the Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) to the...

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NASA image: School teachers McAulliffe and Morgan in mission control for STS 61-A
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Nov 5, 1985

School teachers McAulliffe and Morgan in mission control for STS 61-A

61A-S-135 (5 Nov 1985) --- Two school teachers in training at the Johnson Space Center got their first ?real time?...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-71345 (28 August 2006) --- The crewmembers aboard the International Space Station took this oblique picture...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1717
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Nov 18, 1998

KSC-98pc1717

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers peer inside after opening an end-cone of the U.S. laboratory module, an...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1572
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Feb 22, 2011

KSC-2011-1572

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- As the sun goes down over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp1413
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Aug 5, 2001

KSC-01pp1413

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet to make final...

KSC
NASA image: NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Astronaut Q&A News Conference March 22, 2024
Video
Mar 22, 2024

NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Astronaut Q&A News Conference March 22, 2024

The crew of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) discussed their upcoming flight to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1438
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Aug 7, 2001

ksc-01pp-1438

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During pre-launch preparations, STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz smiles in...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 22, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-074022 (22 July 2014) --- Because of city lights, several points in the mid-east along the Eastern...

JSC
NASA image: Bennu's Journey Teaser
Video
Sep 23, 2014

Bennu's Journey Teaser

The solar system today is an orderly place, much quieter than it was in its turbulent youth. How did our Sun, the...

GSFC
NASA image: ksc-01pp-1428
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Aug 7, 2001

ksc-01pp-1428

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz checks over the T-38 before a morning training...

KSC
NASA image: IMAP Rideshares Processing
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Jul 25, 2025

IMAP Rideshares Processing

Technicians use a crane to lift the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshares Processing
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Jul 25, 2025

IMAP Rideshares Processing

Technicians use a crane to lift the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow...

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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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