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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: Astronauts Cockrell, Shepherd and Polansky prior to opening hatch
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Feb 11, 2001

Astronauts Cockrell, Shepherd and Polansky prior to opening hatch

STS98-E-5123 (11 February 2001) --- This digital still camera shot shows STS-98 mission commander Kenneth D....

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NASA image: PLT Polansky looks through hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

PLT Polansky looks through hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5115 (11 February 2001) --- This medium shot, photographed with a digital still camera, shows STS-98 pilot...

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NASA image: Astronaut Shepherd looks in hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

Astronaut Shepherd looks in hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5120 (11 February 2001) --- This digital still camera shot shows Expedition One commander William M. (Bill)...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00058
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Mar 4, 2005

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How is the external airlock used for extra vehicular activities? The airlock that we use for going on an extra...

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NASA image: CDR Shepherd looks in hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

CDR Shepherd looks in hatch at U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5121 (11 February 2001) --- This digital still camera shot shows Expedition One commander William M. (Bill)...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00096
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Apr 19, 2005

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You're watching NASA Direct. Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Passing the test_ Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3290
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the area...

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NASA image: Cygnus unberth
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Feb 19, 2016

Cygnus unberth

ISS046e043433 (02/19/2016) --- The Expedition 46 crew took out the trash recently when it released the Orbital ATK...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2393
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Mar 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility at Port Canaveral, Fla., the Russian-built...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3592
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside space shuttle Atlantis' crew compartment, a United Space Alliance employee closes the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4394
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Aug 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2390
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Mar 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility at Port Canaveral, Fla., workers dressed in...

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NASA image: iss057e131556
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Dec 11, 2018

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iss057e131556 (Dec. 11, 2018) --- An Expedition 57 crew member inside the cupola photographed Russian spacewalker...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3292
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the camera...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2394
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Mar 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility at Port Canaveral, Fla., the hatch on the...

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NASA image: iss057e131662
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Dec 11, 2018

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iss057e131662 (Dec. 11, 2018) --- Russian spacewalkers Oleg Kononenko (suit with red stripes) and Sergey Prokopyev...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Flight Day 3 Highlights - September 4, 2023
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Sep 4, 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Flight Day 3 Highlights - September 4, 2023

NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Woody Hoburg as well as UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2396
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Mar 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility at Port Canaveral, Fla., supplies and other...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5769
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Oct 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After exiting space shuttle Atlantis inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2389
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Mar 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility at Port Canaveral, Fla., preparations are under...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3289
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4392
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Aug 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Flight Day 3 Highlights
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Flight Day 3 Highlights

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Nicole Mann, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2521
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Apr 4, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In a processing hangar at Space Launch Complex-40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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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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