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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-2014-3456
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Aug 10, 2014

KSC-2014-3456

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Clouds over Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida threaten to obscure...

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NASA image: STS-44 crewmembers test flight equipment onboard KC-135 NASA 930
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Jun 5, 1991

STS-44 crewmembers test flight equipment onboard KC-135 NASA 930

S91-38355 (28 May 1991) --- Seen floating about the vacant spaces of the Johnson Space Center's KC-135...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3989
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Jul 9, 2010

KSC-2010-3989

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-133 Pilot...

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NASA image: Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1
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Feb 28, 2011

Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1

ISS026-E-030710 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Alvin Drew (mostly obscured at center), both...

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NASA image: San Francisco and Bay Area, CA, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

San Francisco and Bay Area, CA, USA

STS040-152-100 (5-14 June 1991) --- Although clouds obscure part of the city of San Francisco and the mouth of San...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA3
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May 16, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA3

S125-E-008007 (16 May 2009) --- Astronauts Andrew Feustel and John Grunsfeld (partially obscured at bottom), both...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 Crewmembers in the Node 1 during Joint Operations
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May 21, 2010

Expedition 23 Crewmembers in the Node 1 during Joint Operations

S132-E-009158 (22 May 2010) --- Two thirds of the Expedition 23 crew, which is hosting six Atlantis STS-132...

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NASA image: KSC01padig207
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC01padig207

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Billows of steam almost obscure Space Shuttle Endeavour as it roars off Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 10, 2002

Chang-Diaz and Perrin work at the MBS on the S0 (S-zero) truss during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5163 (11 June 2002) --- Astronauts Franklin R. Chang-Diaz (center frame) and Philippe Perrin (partially...

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NASA image: Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1
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Feb 28, 2011

Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1

ISS026-E-030708 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Alvin Drew (partially obscured at center right),...

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NASA image: Astronauts Lovell and Haise during simulation of lunar traverse at Hawaii
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Dec 1, 1969

Astronauts Lovell and Haise during simulation of lunar traverse at Hawaii

S70-20253 (December 1969) --- Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. (left) commander, and Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in Node 2 following Hatch Opening
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Apr 7, 2010

Crewmembers in Node 2 following Hatch Opening

ISS023-E-020642 (7 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer (near frame center), Expedition 23 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: STS-35 crew & NASA management inspect OV-102 after landing at EAFB, Calif
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 crew & NASA management inspect OV-102 after landing at EAFB, Calif

STS035-S-091 (10 Dec 1990) --- Donald R. Puddy (center), Director of Flight Crew Operations at the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2753
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Apr 15, 2010

KSC-2010-2753

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Atlas_Redstone Room of the Debus Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: Launch - STS-6 - KSC
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Apr 6, 1983

Launch - STS-6 - KSC

S83-30134 (7 April 1983) --- Flare from the first launch of the space shuttle Challenger is reflected in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 22 Change of Command in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 17, 2010

Expedition 22 Change of Command in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS022-E-100383 (17 March 2010) --- Crew members aboard the International Space Station are pictured in the Destiny...

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NASA image: STS-47 MS Davis and Pilot Brown repair ISAIAH humidity problem aboard OV-105
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 MS Davis and Pilot Brown repair ISAIAH humidity problem aboard OV-105

STS047-35-022 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Astronauts Curtis L. Brown, Jr., pilot, and N. Jan Davis, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: CGF, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie working in USML-2 Spacelab
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Oct 20, 1995

CGF, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie working in USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-101-018 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie maneuvers his body to a position...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5

S125-E-009967 (18 May 2009) --- Astronauts Andrew Feustel (center) and John Grunsfeld (mostly obscured, positioned...

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NASA image: iss070e083375
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Jan 27, 2024

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iss070e083375 (Jan. 27, 2024) --- Members of the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) and Expedition 70 crews join each other for...

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NASA image: Foale observes Fincke as he works the SSRMS controls in the U.S. Lab during EXP 8 / EXP 9
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Apr 24, 2004

Foale observes Fincke as he works the SSRMS controls in the U.S. Lab during EXP 8 / EXP 9

ISS008-E-22157 (24 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science...

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NASA image: Surface Changes at Nusku Captured by NASA's Juno
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Dec 12, 2024

Surface Changes at Nusku Captured by NASA's Juno

NASA's Juno spacecraft captured these images showing surface changes at Nusku Patera (center in each sub-figure) on...

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NASA image: CFE-2 Experiment ICF-5 in the Node 2
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Jan 3, 2014

CFE-2 Experiment ICF-5 in the Node 2

ISS038-E-025002 (3 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, conducts a session...

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NASA image: STS-132 EVA-3
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May 21, 2010

STS-132 EVA-3

S132-E-008866 (21 May 2010) --- NASA astronauts Michael Good and Garrett Reisman (partially obscured), both STS-132...

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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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