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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: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch
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May 21, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Monday, May 21, 2018 at...

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NASA image: NASA Payload Pallet XVS Mock-Up
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Jul 1, 2020

NASA Payload Pallet XVS Mock-Up

Following the successful installation of mounting brackets, technicians successfully installed the pallet for the...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch
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Nov 17, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Nov....

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NASA image: Antares Orbital-2 Mission Launch
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Jul 13, 2014

Antares Orbital-2 Mission Launch

Spectators watch as the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket launches with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0268
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Feb 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts Tim Kopra (left), Soichi Noguchi...

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NASA image: STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch
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Nov 16, 2009

STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis Launch

NASA mission managers monitor the launch of the space shuttle Atlantis from firing room four of the NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus
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Aug 9, 2007

STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus

JSC2007-E-41541 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Astronauts Stephanie Wilson, STS-120 mission specialist, and Dan Tani, Expedition...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Prelaunch
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Apr 16, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Prelaunch

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen during sunrise on Pad-0A, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Helms with computer equipment in Destiny Laboratory module
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Mar 1, 2001

Helms with computer equipment in Destiny Laboratory module

ISS002-E-5052 (March 2001) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, totes computer hardware on...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 25, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0545547 (Aug. 25, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft with its nosecone open and carrying over 5,000...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5107
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Sep 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B, a second stabilizing arm is moved into place...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0867
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Apr 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Ken Tauer (left) and Paul Ogletree, with United...

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NASA image: FASES FSL closeout photo
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Jun 18, 2014

FASES FSL closeout photo

ISS040-E-014865 (18 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Tyurin readies the NASDA exposure experiment cases for their EVA
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Oct 14, 2001

Tyurin readies the NASDA exposure experiment cases for their EVA

ISS003-E-6623 (14 October 2001) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition Three flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Visits KSC
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Aug 29, 2024

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Visits KSC

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Exploration Ground Systems Program Deputy Manager Jeremy Parsons visit the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2251
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

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NASA image: Tyurin assembles a NASDA exposure experiment case in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Oct 12, 2001

Tyurin assembles a NASDA exposure experiment case in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-6564 (12 October 2001) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition Three flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus
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Aug 9, 2007

STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus

JSC2007-E-41532 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson, STS-120 mission specialist, uses the virtual...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3060
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Oct 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, astronaut Michael...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1242
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Sep 6, 2000

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KSC Director Roy Bridges addresses attendees at a ribbon cutting for the new Checkout and Launch Control System...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3558
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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie (center) and Pilot...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3601
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Jun 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Pilot...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure
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Mar 6, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch is closed for...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Late Cargo Load
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Mar 3, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Late Cargo Load

Technicians move cargo into the Orbital ATK CRS-6 pressurized cargo module during late stowage inside the Payload...

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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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