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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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Aug 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the bottom of the external...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria during STS-113 EVA 2
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Nov 28, 2002

Lopez-Alegria during STS-113 EVA 2

STS113-308-002 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, STS-113 mission specialist, participates...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 SRM Installation onto Booster
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Apr 4, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 SRM Installation onto Booster

Technicians and engineers at Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, lift a United Launch...

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Mar 17, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the orbiter Atlantis is slowly moved...

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Mar 27, 2001

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With the Delta II rocket’s first and second stages standing by (right), the Mars Odyssey orbiter is lifted up the...

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Dec 4, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross is assisted with his ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white room at...

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Dec 7, 2006

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NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman describes how Discovery is prepared for flight. On this mission, the crew will...

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Jul 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just after dawn, the encapsulated Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) arrives on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC981
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Jun 27, 1997

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The propulsion system is mated to the Lower Equipment Module of the Cassini spacecraft in the Payload Hazardous...

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Aug 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the external tank for space...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 SRM Installation onto Booster
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Apr 6, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 SRM Installation onto Booster

Technicians and engineers at Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, mate a United Launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 3, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 prime crew member Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos plants a tree bearing his name while crew mates NASA...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Cosmonaut Hotel Departure
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Sep 11, 2024

Expedition 72 Cosmonaut Hotel Departure

NASA astronaut Don Pettit puts his hand up to the bus window and his family reaches back to him, as he and fellow...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Qualification Exams
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Oct 25, 2016

Expedition 50 Qualification Exams

Expedition 50 Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy of Roscosmos smiles as he listens to a reporter's question ahead of...

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Mar 27, 2001

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Workers on Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, get ready to move the Mars Odyssey spacecraft into the...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Door Signing
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Door Signing

Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA performs the traditional door signing at the Cosmonaut Hotel...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle in New Nest at KSC
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Mar 8, 2023

Baby Eagle in New Nest at KSC

A baby American bald eagle pokes its head up from a nest located near Kennedy Parkway North at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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Jun 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the encapsulated GOES-N spacecraft...

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Sep 7, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Integrated Truss Structure Z1 rests in the workstand to check its...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Press Conference
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Press Conference

Expedition 51 Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of Roscosmos, right, reacts as crew mate Flight Engineer Jack...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Vehicle Assembly Building doors are opened ahead of the moving of space shuttle Endeavour...

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May 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis glows from surrounding lights in the mate/demate device at Edwards Air...

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Mar 13, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the S5 truss segment for the International Space...

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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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