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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-2014-4633
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Dec 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal NASA's Orion spacecraft mounted atop a United...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 14, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: STS-31 crew monitors Hubble Space Telescope (HST) from OV-103's flight deck
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 crew monitors Hubble Space Telescope (HST) from OV-103's flight deck

STS031-10-027 (24-29 April 1990) --- A "fish eye" lens captured this overall view of the aft flight deck of Space...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch
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Aug 11, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch

The Mobile Service Tower is rolled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with the Parker...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: STS-127 RPM (R-Bar Pitch Maneuver) 800mm
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 RPM (R-Bar Pitch Maneuver) 800mm

ISS020-E-021467 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1019
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May 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts (right...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

The Sun rises as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical at Launch...

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NASA image: You Are Going!
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Apr 26, 2021

You Are Going!

With Artemis, NASA is going back to the Moon. And we want you to come along!..You Are Going, illustrated by former...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0229
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Feb 2, 2001

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The orbiter Discovery is lifted by cranes in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building. It will next be...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Team Sets Off
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Dec 1, 2014

Orion Recovery Team Sets Off

The Navy's USNS Salvor sets sail along side the USS Anchorage, as both ships make their way to the Orion recovery...

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NASA image: Rans S-12 RPV Takes off with Spacewedge #2
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Aug 14, 1992

Rans S-12 RPV Takes off with Spacewedge #2

A Rans S-12 remotely piloted "mothership" takes off from a lakebed runway carrying a Spacewedge research model...

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NASA image: Homecoming for STS-99 crew at Ellington Field
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Feb 23, 2000

Homecoming for STS-99 crew at Ellington Field

JSC2000-01638 (23 February 2000) --- Astronaut Mamoru Mohri signs autographs for some members of the crowd who...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5066
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-85 Official crew portrait
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Apr 2, 1997

STS-85 Official crew portrait

STS085-S-002 (May 1997) --- Five NASA astronauts and a Canadian payload specialist pause from their training...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3586
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis stands ready to be towed back to Orbiter Processing Facility-1 after a...

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NASA image: You Are Going!
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Apr 18, 2021

You Are Going!

With Artemis, NASA is going back to the Moon. And we want you to come along!..You Are Going, illustrated by former...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041569 (16 May 2010) --- This view of crew cabin of the space shuttle Atlantis was provided by an...

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NASA image: Shalbatana Vallis
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Jun 7, 2018

Shalbatana Vallis

This VIS image shows a small portion of the lava flows that comprise Daedalia Planum. The flows originated at Arsia...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1533
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Astrovan (on the road at the bottom center of photo), carrying the STS-114 crew,...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman and Secretary Hegseth Fly Over Kennedy
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Feb 2, 2026

Administrator Isaacman and Secretary Hegseth Fly Over Kennedy

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flies in his personal F-5 aircraft, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5267
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Sep 16, 2012

KSC-2012-5267

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: EPOXI Mission Press Conference
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Nov 18, 2010

EPOXI Mission Press Conference

Jessica Sunshine, EPOXI Deputy Principal Investigator, University of Maryland, far right, discusses imagery sent...

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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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