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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: Julie Payette reads ISS Operations Checklist in the Node 1/Unity module
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Apr 20, 2017

Julie Payette reads ISS Operations Checklist in the Node 1/Unity module

S96-E-5179 (2 June 1999) --- Astronaut Julie Payette, mission specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency...

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NASA image: Fly-around view of the ISS
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Mar 19, 2001

Fly-around view of the ISS

STS102-E-5315 (18 March 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) backdropped against a mass of clouds over...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1129
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Jul 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the engines removed from Endeavour, the inside of Endeavour is exposed. At left...

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NASA image: Williams works with LOCAD-PTS Experiment Hardware in the US Lab during Expedition 15
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May 5, 2007

Williams works with LOCAD-PTS Experiment Hardware in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-06773 (5 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, sets up a video camera...

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NASA image: jsc2025e047418
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May 27, 2025

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jsc2025e047418 (5/27/2025) --- The High school Students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) has designed a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 2001

Microgravity

Marshall Space Flight Center employees visited DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky. NASA's Mini Drop...

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NASA image: CDR Cockrell on aft flight deck during rendezvous and docking
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Feb 9, 2001

CDR Cockrell on aft flight deck during rendezvous and docking

STS98-E-5036 (9 February 2001) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell, mission commander, is pictured at Atlantis' aft...

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NASA image: Fly-around view of the ISS
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Mar 19, 2001

Fly-around view of the ISS

STS102-E-5322 (18 March 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) backdropped against clouds and snow-covered...

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NASA image: Deployment of the PAMS-STU
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May 22, 1996

Deployment of the PAMS-STU

S77-E-5069 (22 May 1996) --- The Satellite Test Unit (STU), part of the Passive Aerodynamically Stabilized...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, crewmembers participate in IMAX camera training
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Nov 8, 1988

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, crewmembers participate in IMAX camera training

S88-52470 (8 Nov 1988) --- James P. Bagian, STS-29 mission specialist, gets in some training on the operation of one...

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NASA image: Lindsey works with several laptop computers in the flight deck
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Dec 30, 1997

Lindsey works with several laptop computers in the flight deck

STS087-319-015 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- On the starboard side of the Space Shuttle Columbia's...

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NASA image: View of STS-98 orbiter Atlantis undocking from ISS
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Feb 16, 2001

View of STS-98 orbiter Atlantis undocking from ISS

ISS01-E-5385 (16 February 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by the three-man Expedition One crew...

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NASA image: Pit Crew for Mars: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Gets Some Wheels (time lapse)
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Jul 12, 2019

Pit Crew for Mars: NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Gets Some Wheels (time lapse)

A team of engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, install the legs and wheels —...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day
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May 25, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day

Lilliana Villareal, Spacecraft and Offline Operations manager in the Ground Systems Development and Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2619
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Dec 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Tibor Nagy, a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2620
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Dec 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Bob McMillan...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1558
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft takes off on a test...

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NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Repair EVA
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Repair EVA

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1557
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft taxis on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2980
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' payload...

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NASA image: STS-124 EVA 2 JEM Zenith ACBM Prep
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Jun 5, 2008

STS-124 EVA 2 JEM Zenith ACBM Prep

S124-E-006385 (5 June 2008) --- Astronauts Mike Fossum (left) and Ron Garan, both STS-124 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENT - APOLLO 16 (UV)
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Jun 6, 1972

EXPERIMENT - APOLLO 16 (UV)

S72-40821 (21 April 1972) --- An artificially reproduced color enhancement of a ten-minute far-ultraviolet exposure...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - Fossum on JPM
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Jun 5, 2008

EVA 2 - Fossum on JPM

S124-E-006334 (5 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Fossum, STS-124 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: HST SM4 ACS Power Connect
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 ACS Power Connect

Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) produced many of the most popular and dramatic images from the Hubble 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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