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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: Expedition 36 Crew Blessing
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May 28, 2013

Expedition 36 Crew Blessing

Expedition 36/37 Flight Engineer Karen Nyberg of NASA, left, Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of the Russian...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking
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Jul 15, 2006

Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking

S121-E-07714 (15 July 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov (left), Expedition 13 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-12M/38S after undocking from the ISS
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Sep 10, 2014

Soyuz TMA-12M/38S after undocking from the ISS

ISS041-E-000012 (10 Sept. 2014) --- The Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft departs from the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches on the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

Navy Divers of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EODESU) 1 prepare to take NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1848
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Feb 17, 2012

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Center Directors: Kennedy Space Center Directors around KSC – 1st row, left to right, Richard Smith [center] Bob...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1859
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Feb 17, 2012

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Space Shuttle Orbiters: From its establishment in 1958, NASA studied aspects of reusable launch vehicles and...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
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Jul 20, 2019

Expedition 60 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 60 flight engineer Andrew Morgan of NASA, left, Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov of Roscosmos, center,...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-054
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Jul 19, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A technician performs final testing on Starshine 3 at the Naval Research Laboratory in...

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Nov 15, 2012

Students Speak with the ISS

International Space Station Expedition 33 Commander Sunita Williams (on screen) answers questions from students...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Soyuz MS-11 Landing
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Jun 25, 2019

Expedition 59 Soyuz MS-11 Landing

Expedition 59 NASA astronaut Anne McClain departs the Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft landing site via helicopter shortly...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Prelaunch
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Apr 1, 2010

Expedition 27 Prelaunch

Expedition 27 NASA Flight Engineer Ron Garan, left, Expedition 27 Soyuz Commander Alexander Samokutyaev and...

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NASA image: Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing
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May 14, 2019

Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, Kevin O’Connell, Director, Office of Space Commerce, Department of...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-056
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May 29, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A convoy of trucks transports the stages of an Athena launch vehicle and supporting launch...

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NASA image: Bulgaria Signs Artemis Accords
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Nov 9, 2023

Bulgaria Signs Artemis Accords

Minister of Innovation and Growth for Bulgaria Milena Stoycheva, center, delivers remarks during an Artemis Accords...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Technicians at the Airbus facility in Bremen, Germany prepare the European Service Module for shipment to Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 31, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Capt. Andrew “Andy” Koy, commanding officer of USS Somerset (LPD 25), U.S. Navy, gives remarks during a media event...

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NASA image: NASA’s UAP Independent Study Team Meeting
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May 31, 2023

NASA’s UAP Independent Study Team Meeting

Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, director of All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office at the Department of Defense, left, gives a...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi080
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Sep 5, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - The Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), on Kodiak Island is viewed from a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1951
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Apr 4, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The last Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne space shuttle main engine, or SSME, is enclosed in a...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution workers load scientific instruments onboard the Institution's research vessel...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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May 10, 2022

European Service Module

Technicians at the Airbus facility in Bremen, Germany prepare the European Service Module for shipment to Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi071
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Aug 8, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians transport the Sapphire payload at Kodiak Island, Alaska, as preparations to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1852
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Feb 17, 2012

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Industrial Area Construction: Located 5 miles south of Launch Complex 39, construction of the main buildings --...

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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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