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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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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3539
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in his launch and entry suit, STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter climbs the steps...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2500
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May 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ed Hoffman, from left, Bob Sieck and Bob Cabana discuss techniques to handle a transition era...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1994

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-65) Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao (top) and Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0088
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, a technician works switches on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2499
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May 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ed Hoffman, from left, Bob Sieck and Bob Cabana discuss techniques to handle a transition era...

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NASA image: Astronauts Casper and Gemar prepare to use cameras
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronauts Casper and Gemar prepare to use cameras

STS062-06-030 (4-18 March 1994) --- With cameras in hand two of the STS-62 astronauts prepare to take pictures of...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1166
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Apr 17, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-116 crew handle equipment at SPACEHAB in Port Canaveral, Fla. On...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor
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Aug 27, 2025

NASA Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins Tour Swamp Wor

NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik and Jessica Watkins visit the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Laboratory...

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NASA image: Astronauts - McAuliffe and Morgan - Camera Training - JSC
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Sep 25, 1985

Astronauts - McAuliffe and Morgan - Camera Training - JSC

S85-41033 (18 Sept. 1985) --- Two women in training at JSC as part of the Teacher-in-Space Project and a position on...

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NASA image: E-21088
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Nov 18, 1969

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The HL-10 lifting body is seen here in flight over Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB. After the vehicle's fins were...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1163
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Aug 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians facilitate the transfer the STS-106 payload to Atlantis on Launch Pad 39-B...

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NASA image: Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer
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Jun 25, 2014

Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer

ISS040-E-019299 (25 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer
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Jun 25, 2014

Gerst working on JEM airlock satellite deployer

ISS040-E-019312 (25 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3322
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Oct 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker monitors use of the...

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NASA image: Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument Experiment Diffusion Coefficient Mixture-3 (SODI) DCMix-3 Installation
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Sep 13, 2016

Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument Experiment Diffusion Coefficient Mixture-3 (SODI) DCMix-3 Installation

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins works on Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument Experiment Diffusion Coefficient...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2955
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Sep 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2497
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May 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ed Hoffman, from left, Bob Sieck and Bob Cabana discuss techniques to handle a transition era...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1593
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Oct 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, STS-107 crew members check out equipment for their mission. At the far...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0956
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mario Busacca, with the Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Division, handles...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3547
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Commander Steve Frick (right) and Pilot Alan Poindexter (left) congratulate...

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Dec 22, 2019

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iss061e093848 (Dec. 22, 2019) --- Expedition 61 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Christina Koch handles media bags...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2468
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May 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers are removing the flame...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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May 23, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-714-007 (15-24 May 1997) --- This 70mm image of the island of Corsica was photographed from the Space Shuttle...

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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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