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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-05pd-0397
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Mar 11, 2005

KSC-05pd-0397

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers remove the protective cover from the...

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NASA image: Final Stretch for Europa Clipper's Nadir Deck
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Aug 5, 2021

Final Stretch for Europa Clipper's Nadir Deck

Seen here in a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California is the nadir deck for NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1

S81-30505 (12 April 1981) --- Separation of space shuttle Columbia?s external tank, photographed by motion picture...

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NASA image: Icy Cliffs on Mars
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Jan 21, 2022

Icy Cliffs on Mars

This area, on the western edge of Milankovic Crater on Mars, has a thick deposit of sediment that covers a layer...

JPL
NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Seat Test
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Feb 21, 2017

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Seat Test

Engineers working with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner test the spacecraft's seat design in Mesa, Arizona, focusing on...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0814
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Jul 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Standing in front of the U.S. Lab, named Destiny, U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon (left) thanks...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0093
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Jan 29, 2002

KSC-02pd0093

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The replacement Reaction Wheel Actuator for the Hubble Space Telescope arrives at the...

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NASA image: Vection Experiment
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Feb 27, 2019

Vection Experiment

iss058e026473 (2/27/2019) --- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is shown in the Columbus...

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NASA image: Lead Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan During the Proximity Operations Demonstration
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Apr 1, 2026

Lead Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan During the Proximity Operations Demonstration

jsc2026e019242 (April 1, 2026) – Lead Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan in the White Flight Control Room at...

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NASA image: Proximity Operations Demonstration from Mission Control
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Apr 1, 2026

Proximity Operations Demonstration from Mission Control

jsc2026e019217 (April 1, 2026) – Lead Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan in the White Flight Control Room at...

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NASA image: How Will #MissionToPsyche Use Gravity to Study An Asteroid?
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Sep 29, 2023

How Will #MissionToPsyche Use Gravity to Study An Asteroid?

NASA’s Psyche mission will use gravity to study the interior structure of its asteroid target, also named Psyche. By...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 8, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-65526 (8 Aug. 2006) --- Issaouane Dune Sea, Eastern Algeria is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: NISAR Mission Animation Reel
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Mar 19, 2025

NISAR Mission Animation Reel

Animation for media and public use. NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) have teamed up to create a...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0810
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Jul 8, 1999

KSC-99pp0810

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon (center) looks over...

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NASA image: Artemis: Inside the latest achievements – Episode 24
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May 15, 2020

Artemis: Inside the latest achievements – Episode 24

jsc2020m000142: NASA's Artemis program completed several milestones this quarter (Q1 2020) on its journey to take...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4421
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Aug 19, 2010

KSC-2010-4421

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, Robonaut 2, or R2, is moved to a horizontal...

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NASA image: Solar Storm Triggers Whole-Planet Aurora at Mars
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Sep 29, 2017

Solar Storm Triggers Whole-Planet Aurora at Mars

These images show the sudden appearance of a bright aurora on Mars during a solar storm in September 2017. The...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0400
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Mar 11, 2005

KSC-05pd-0400

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers help guide the Control Moment...

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NASA image: iss012e15598
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Jan 21, 2006

iss012e15598

ISS012-E-15598 (21 Jan. 2006) --- PLEASE ORIENT PHOTO WITH SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER. NORTH WILL...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 during TeleOps
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Apr 25, 2013

Robonaut 2 during TeleOps

ISS035-E-030779 (25 April 2013) --- R 2, the dexterous humanoid robot that was carried up to the station by one of...

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NASA image: Intersecting Channels near Olympica Fossae
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Sep 21, 2016

Intersecting Channels near Olympica Fossae

This complicated area contains various types of channels, pits and fractures. We can determine the relative ages of...

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NASA image: iss065m262101730_Expedition_65_International_Space_Station_Update-210729
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Jul 29, 2021

iss065m262101730_Expedition_65_International_Space_Station_Update-210729

Space Station Stable After Earlier Unplanned MLM Thruster Firing Following the docking of the Multipurpose...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1536
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Feb 10, 2009

KSC-2009-1536

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Ares I-X upper stage simulator, workers check the fit of the roll control system...

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NASA image: San Francisco Bay, California as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

San Francisco Bay, California as seen from STS-59

STS059-213-009 (9-20 April 1994) --- San Francisco Bay. Orient with the sea up. The delta of the combined Sacramento...

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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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