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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: U.S. flag, footprints and portable work bench on lunar surface
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Feb 5, 1971

U.S. flag, footprints and portable work bench on lunar surface

AS14-66-9325 (5 Feb. 1971) --- The third United States flag to be deployed on the lunar surface, footprints, wheel...

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NASA image: sts095-s-010
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Sep 23, 2009

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STS095-S-010 (7 Nov. 1998) --- The space shuttle Discovery's main landing gear is just about to touch down on Runway...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, liftoff from KSC
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, liftoff from KSC

STS047-S-039 (12 Sept 1992) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this low-angle view of the STS-47 launch. With a...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Mar 28, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 prime and backup crew members raise the flags of Russia, the United States, and Kazakhstan, Sunday,...

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NASA image: SMAP Lift to CR
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Oct 16, 2014

SMAP Lift to CR

Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, engineers and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3257
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Jul 16, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The nozzle has been installed on the second stage of the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Arrival
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Aug 4, 2017

Pegasus ICON Fairing Arrival

Orbital ATK technicians remove the first half of the payload fairing for the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket from its...

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NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft Arrives at Astrotech
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Oct 14, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft Arrives at Astrotech

The truck transporting NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, spacecraft arrives at the Astrotech payload...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0105
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Jan 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two female pintail ducks search for food in the winter waters of the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3864
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising above the two lightning towers around the pad, a Delta IV rocket races into the sky...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC939
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Jun 25, 1997

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A KSC payloads processing employee removes a protective sheath part of the Node 1 in its work stand in the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1697
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Nov 19, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 25, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a search and rescue training...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test
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May 4, 2018

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test

A solar array illumination test is performed on NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) in a clean room on May...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0478
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This Central Florida team works on its robot before a match in the 2004 Florida...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures" Panel Discussion
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures" Panel Discussion

NASA human computer Christine Darden, second from left, speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with...

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NASA image: Veteran's Day Event at KSC
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Nov 7, 2019

Veteran's Day Event at KSC

From left, NASA Public Affairs Officer Dustin Cammack, Military Order of the Purple Heart National Adjutant Ernie...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0477
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Robots of the KSC-sponsored “Pink” team and yellow-clad Central Florida team vie for...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test
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May 4, 2018

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test

Technicians prepare NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) for a solar array illumination test in a clean...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3167
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Jul 17, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Preparations are underway at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1860
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Mar 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the Spaceperson stands at the...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures" Panel Discussion
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures" Panel Discussion

NASA human computer Christine Darden, second from left, speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Rollout
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Dec 17, 2013

Antares Rocket Rollout

An Orbital Science Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it is rolled out to launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4004
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May 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition inside...

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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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