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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-06pd2434
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Nov 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery is being lowered into high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1090
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis backs through the open door of Orbiter Processing Facility-2 on its...

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NASA image: View of the parachutes of Skylab 3 command module during splashdown
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Aug 6, 1973

View of the parachutes of Skylab 3 command module during splashdown

SL3-114-1760 (25 Sept. 1973) --? An excellent view of the three main ring sail parachutes of the Skylab 3 command...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0617
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May 3, 2000

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The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L is revealed after the tower was rolled...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2666
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Jun 11, 2013

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VANDENBERG ABF, Calif. - The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket that will lift NASA's IRIS solar observatory into...

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NASA image: At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the nose of the Beluga aircraft
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Jun 2, 2003

At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the nose of the Beluga aircraft

At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the nose of the Beluga aircraft is open to offload its cargo, the Italian-built...

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NASA image: STS-133 and Expedition 26 Crewmembers
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 and Expedition 26 Crewmembers

ISS026-E-030338 (26 Feb. 2011) --- STS-133 and Expedition 26 crew members are pictured shortly after space shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking
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Dec 19, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking

NASA International Space Station Program Manager Kirk Shireman speaks with the Expedition 54 crew from the Moscow...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

The mobile launcher with NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft secured to it is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2716
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May 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Boy Scout Troop 369 from Merritt...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Hawks
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Dec 12, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Hawks

A red-shouldered hawk sits on a tree branch while snacking on a snake at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5191
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Sep 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station rolls back to...

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NASA image: CDR Cockrell in U.S. Laboratory /Destiny rack
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Feb 11, 2001

CDR Cockrell in U.S. Laboratory /Destiny rack

STS98-E-5150 (11 February 2001) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell, STS-98 commander, emerges from behind wall...

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NASA image: U.S. Flag Retired from Marshall Building 4200
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Jan 21, 2022

U.S. Flag Retired from Marshall Building 4200

The U.S. and NASA flags atop Building 4200 at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, were retired...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7442
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Oct 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kelvin Manning, associate director for Business Operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1008
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Apr 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the payload canister with the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1276
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May 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, workers move equipment holding a set of solar array panels. The panels...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1608
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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Corp. Pegasus...

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NASA image: U.S. Flag Retired from Marshall Building 4200
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Jan 21, 2022

U.S. Flag Retired from Marshall Building 4200

The U.S. and NASA flags atop Building 4200 at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, were retired...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2437
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Nov 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery is lowered toward the mobile launcher platform in high bay 3 of...

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NASA image: International Space Station Commercial Opportunities
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Jun 7, 2019

International Space Station Commercial Opportunities

NASA astronaut Christina Koch onboard the International Space Station gives remarks in a video during a briefing...

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NASA image: Native Americans in Florida
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Jun 11, 2019

Native Americans in Florida

Dan Shaver, chief counsel of Kennedy Space Center in Florida, introduces Daniel Murphree, Ph.d., associate professor...

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NASA image: SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing

Derrol Nail, NASA Communications, participates in a science briefing on Monday, June 24, 2024, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 1 S6 Truss Umbilical Mate OPS
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Mar 19, 2009

STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 1 S6 Truss Umbilical Mate OPS

S119-E-006673 (19 March 2009) --- Astronauts Steve Swanson (center) and Richard Arnold (partially obscured above...

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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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