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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: NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule
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Jun 23, 1959

NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) photographer Arthur Laufman sets up a camera to film a Mercury...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3161
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A model of the Sensor Test for Orion Relnav Risk Mitigation, or STORRM, is displayed at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4318
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Aug 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seen from overhead, mockup components of an Orion spacecraft are laid out in the transfer...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0145
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Feb 2, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (foreground) and Commander Kevin Kregel make their way to the runway at the...

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NASA image: Meteor Impact Model in the new Space Power Chambers
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Sep 23, 1962

Meteor Impact Model in the new Space Power Chambers

S-65 Meteor Impact Model set up in the former Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0119
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele, who is with the European Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0126
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Jan 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss enjoys a reunion with...

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NASA image: Blizzard 2016
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Dec 8, 2017

Blizzard 2016

A NASA Center for Climate Simulation supercomputer model that shows the flow of ‪#‎Blizzard2016‬ thru Sunday. Learn...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0108
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Jan 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0108

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan,...

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NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
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Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

Each year, the NESC produces the NESC Technical Update, which highlights two or three individuals from each Center...

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NASA image: Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Jul 23, 1964

Apollo Contour Rocket Nozzle in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Bill Harrison and Bud Meilander check the setup of an Apollo Contour rocket nozzle in the Propulsion Systems...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0119
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele, who is with the European Space...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1331
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Nov 16, 1999

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In the bunker at Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Mission Specialist Jean-François Clervoy of France, who is with the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0111
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Jan 27, 2000

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Center Director Roy Bridges (right) welcomes STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel (left) and the rest of the crew after...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0116
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, the STS-99 crew gathers for breakfast before suiting up for launch. From...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0112
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Jan 27, 2000

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After arriving at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-99 crew pause to greet the media and Commander Kevin...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0129
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Jan 30, 2000

KSC00pp0129

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele enjoys...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0148
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Feb 2, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan and his wife, Akiko, wave before their departure from Patrick Air...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0149
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Feb 2, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan waves before his departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0146
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Feb 2, 2000

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On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Pilot Dominic Gorie, Mission Specialist Janice...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0126
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Jan 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss enjoys a reunion with...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0122
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National...

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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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