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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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Oct 19, 2018

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iss057e055409 (10/19/2018) - View of the Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor (ASIM) and the High Definition Earth...

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Feb 7, 2008

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Lift Off_ Space shuttle Atlantis roars off the launch pad out of a cloud of smoke and steam headed for orbit. The...

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Feb 7, 2008

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The STS-122 astronauts board space shuttle Atlantis and are strapped safely into their seats for flight. The crew...

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Feb 7, 2008

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NASA Launch Director Doug Lyons wishes Commander Steve Frick and his crew a successful mission and safe return. The...

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NASA image: Interior View in Node 2
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Jan 15, 2015

Interior View in Node 2

Interior view looking starboard (STBD) and aft in the Harmony Node 2, taken during the crew's sleep period (main...

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Jan 15, 2015

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Oct 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Jose Nunez...

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Oct 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Columbus...

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Oct 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Prior to a showing of the European Space Agency's Columbus Laboratory module, Gregor...

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Oct 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Prior to a showing of the European Space Agency's Columbus Laboratory module, Gregor...

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Oct 31, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Columbus...

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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The European Space Agency's Columbus module rests on a work stand in view of media...

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Feb 6, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the flight deck of space shuttle Atlantis, STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love...

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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At ceremony in the Space Station Processing Facility, Russell Romanella, director of...

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Feb 6, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the flight deck of space shuttle Atlantis, STS-122 Mission Specialist Hans Schlegel...

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Feb 6, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the flight deck of space shuttle Atlantis, STS-122 Mission Specialist Hans Schlegel...

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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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Dec 11, 2020

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ISS064E011766 (12/11/2020) --- Documentation of the Light Ions Detector for ALTEA Facility (LIDAL Facility) in the...

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Apr 18, 2017

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iss051e019007 (April 18, 2017) --- European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet works inside the Columbus...

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NASA image: Alneyadi working with Fluidics Experiment
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Jun 19, 2023

Alneyadi working with Fluidics Experiment

View of UAE (United Arab Emirates) Sultan Alneyadi working with Fluidics Experiment in the Columbus Module during...

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NASA image: For ESA - MSL Operations in the Columbus Module
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Feb 12, 2014

For ESA - MSL Operations in the Columbus Module

iss038e045758 (2/12/2014) --- A view of Columnar-to-Equiaxed Transition in Solidification Processing-2 (CETSOL-2)...

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Feb 12, 2014

For ESA - MSL Operations in the Columbus Module

iss038e045760 92/12/2014) --- A view of Columnar-to-Equiaxed Transition in Solidification Processing-2 (CETSOL-2)...

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NASA image: Inspection of DM of the CWSA in Columbus module
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Sep 27, 2011

Inspection of DM of the CWSA in Columbus module

ISS029-E-011072 (27 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, is photographed during the...

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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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