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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-1227
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Jun 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from behind, the orbiter Discovery rests on a transporter in the transfer aisle...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing
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Apr 10, 2017

Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing

nhq201704100013 (April 10, 2017) --- The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 50 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1640
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Jul 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-121 crew take part in Crew Equipment Interface Test activities in...

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NASA image: Ryazanskiy during Expedition 38 Patch Signing
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Mar 9, 2014

Ryazanskiy during Expedition 38 Patch Signing

ISS038-E-0066880 (9 March 2014) --- Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy representing Russia's Federal...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1730
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Aug 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility check the installation of the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0772
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Apr 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-121 Mission Commander Steven W. Lindsey...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2458
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Mar 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft skirt is moved to the aft skirt test facility behind the Assembly and...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Landing Preparations
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Dec 12, 2017

Expedition 53 Landing Preparations

NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), Roscosmos, along with Russian Search and Recovery Forces, meet to discuss the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0316
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Feb 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 33 Commander Sunita Williams of NASA smiles and gives a thumbs up in a chair outside the Soyuz Capsule...

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NASA image: Ellen Ochoa and Valeri Tokarev prior to entry into the Spacehab
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Apr 20, 2017

Ellen Ochoa and Valeri Tokarev prior to entry into the Spacehab

S96-E-5031 (29 May 1999) --- Astronaut Ellen Ochoa and cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev return to the space shuttle...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

Marine Corp pallbearers carry former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn to be laid to rest at Arlington National...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Ceremonial Kazakh hats and robes are laid out to be presented to Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 33 Commander Sunita Williams of NASA smiles as she rest in a chair outside the Soyuz Capsule after she...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for August 21, 2020
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Aug 21, 2020

Inside KSC! for August 21, 2020

NASA and SpaceX announced they are targeting no earlier than October 23, 2020, for launch of Crew-1, their first...

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NASA image: Concept Art - SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to International Space
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Jul 26, 2018

Concept Art - SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to International Space

In this illustration, a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft approaches the International Space Station for docking. NASA...

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NASA image: iss071e486657
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Aug 15, 2024

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iss071e486657 (Aug. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson swaps out sample...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-22/28S departs the ISS
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Apr 27, 2012

Soyuz TMA-22/28S departs the ISS

ISS031-E-005051 (27 April 2012) --- The Soyuz TMA-22 spacecraft departs from the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0110
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The right aft booster, comprised of the aft skirt and the aft motor segment, rolls...

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NASA image: iss031e140632
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Jun 20, 2012

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ISS031-E-140632 (20 June 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko (center), Expedition 31 commander; along with...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing
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Dec 14, 2017

Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing

The Soyuz MS-05 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik of NASA and Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0111
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The right aft booster, comprised of the aft skirt and the aft motor segment, rolls...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0686
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May 30, 2000

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Members of the STS-101 crew gather with families and friends at Patrick Air Force Base before departure for Houston....

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

Walter Klein, DC-8 navigator, exits the aircraft cabin and is welcomed with applause from a supportive team after...

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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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